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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Wakefield
  • £101.40 - 115.00 per day £ / Year

Leeds

SEN Teaching Assistant

Milk Education are recruiting for a caring, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a Secondary School in Wakefield on a short-term, day-to-day supply basis, starting ASAP!

We’re looking for passionate SEN TAs who can support students with additional learning needs across KS3 and KS4. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive environment and is ready to respond to the unique needs of young people with Special Educational Needs.

You’ll be joining a nurturing and inclusive school that champions values such as equality and individuality.

This is a brilliant opportunity for both experienced SEN Teaching Assistants or those seeking to grow their SEN experience in a mainstream secondary setting.

What You’ll Be Doing as a SEN TA:

  • Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, and SEMH

  • Helping students to access the curriculum and overcome learning barriers

  • Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored strategies

  • Encouraging social development, emotional regulation, and academic progress

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Must have recent experience working with students with SEN in an education or care setting

  • Confident supporting students with complex needs in a secondary classroom

  • A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent, is desirable

  • Strong communication skills and a compassionate, adaptable attitude

Why Work as a SEN TA with Milk Education?

  • Excellent daily pay rates

  • Quick and straightforward registration & compliance process

  • Flexible hours – perfect for day-to-day, part-time, or short-term availability

  • Emergency morning calls available for last-minute SEN TA cover

  • 5-Star rated agency with 3000+ reviews across Google & Facebook

  • Exclusive partnerships with SEN-friendly schools and MATs

  • FREE access to our Perks Portal with discounts on food, travel, lifestyle & more

  • 1000+ accredited CPD courses through Milk Academy, including SEN-specific modules

  • FREE wellbeing resources and PSHE materials

  • 24/7 personal consultant support on hand via work mobile

  • Chance to work across a range of settings to build your SEN experience

  • Join the UK’s only eco-conscious education supply agency

Are you ready to make a real impact as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield? Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch directly:

Number: 0113 4180 100
Email: tyler.todd@prosperoteaching.com

Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

We’re proud partners of the Make Life Kind Charity, working together to bring motivational speakers into schools to tackle important issues like inclusion, mental health, and resilience.

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