SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Location: Pontefract
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve and feel valued?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Pontefract that is expanding its highly respected Integrated Resource Provision (IRP) due to increasing demand. As a result, they are looking to recruit several dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school that genuinely puts children's wellbeing, development and success at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

Working within the school's Integrated Resource Provision, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Complex learning difficulties
• Sensory needs

You will work closely with teachers, SEND professionals, therapists and families to help children access learning, develop independence and celebrate their achievements.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience supporting children with SEN, either in schools or other care/support settings

Is patient, nurturing and resilient

Builds positive relationships with children and colleagues

Can adapt learning activities to meet individual needs

Has a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential

Remains positive, proactive and calm in challenging situations

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or someone looking to transfer skills from care, support work or youth work into education, we'd love to hear from you.

What the School Offers

A supportive and experienced leadership team

Excellent training and professional development opportunities

A welcoming and collaborative working environment

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs

A well-resourced Integrated Resource Provision designed to help pupils succeed

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day brings the chance to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a school where your support, patience and dedication can help transform a child's educational journey.

To apply or find out more, get in touch today.