SEN KS1 Teaching Assistant
- Wakefield
- £115 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £90–£115 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if you're ready!)Tiny steps, big wins—and someone patient enough to spot them.
We’re looking for a nurturing and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils with additional needs in a friendly Wakefield primary school. If you know the power of patience, play, and positive reinforcement—you’ll feel right at home here.What you’ll be doing:
💛 Supporting children with SEND (e.g. autism, speech & language needs, SEMH)
🎯 Working 1:1 or in small groups on tailored learning activities
🧠 Using visuals, sensory resources and routines to reduce anxiety and build trust
🗣️ Supporting communication and emotional regulation
🤝 Collaborating closely with the class teacher and SENCOWe’re looking for someone with:
✅ Experience working with children with SEND (especially in EYFS or KS1)
✅ A calm, consistent approach to behaviour and transitions
✅ Bags of empathy, patience, and positive energy
✅ A DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)Bonus if you’ve got:
⭐ Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS training
⭐ Thrive Approach certification (or interest—we offer it free!)
⭐ A Level 2 or 3 TA qualificationWhat you’ll get with Protocol Education:
🌟 Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella headaches
🌟 FREE training via our CPD Academy, including Thrive & behaviour support
🌟 A supportive local consultant who gets SEN settings
🌟 Roles across Wakefield that suit your experience and goals
🌟 Straightforward, friendly registration processYou’re not just supporting lessons—you’re shaping lives.
Apply now or drop us a message to chat through the role. We’ll help you find the perfect fit.
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