Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Wakefield (Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities)

Location: Wakefield and surrounding areas

Employer: Reed Education

Contract Type: Long-Term (Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in primary education? Reed Education is seeking dedicated professionals to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across a network of primary schools and trusts throughout the Wakefield area.

We are recruiting for multiple long-term positions, both full-time and part-time, to work within inclusive and supportive primary school environments. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils with a range of SEND needs thrive both academically and socially.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored one-to-one support for pupils with SEND
• Assisting in the classroom to promote inclusive learning
• Supporting pupils with emotional, behavioural, and learning needs
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver effective support plans
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• Proven experience working with children with SEND in a school setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEND-specific training) – desirable but not essential

• Access to a wide network of primary schools and trusts across Wakefield
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from your Reed consultant
• Competitive pay rates and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to make a lasting difference in children’s lives

Apply Today:

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application with an up-to-date CV and we will be in contact if successful.