SEN Teaching Assistant – WF Area

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (Primary) – WF Postcodes

Location: Primary Schools across WF postcodes (Wakefield & surrounding areas)
Pay: Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience & qualifications)
Contract: Long-term, short-term & day-to-day opportunities available
Agency: Milk Education

Milk Education is working closely with a wide range of Primary Schools across the WF postcode areas to recruit dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants
.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential in inclusive learning environments. Roles may involve 1:1 support
, small group interventions
, or classroom-based SEN support
.

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs
  , including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language difficulties, and learning disabilities
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement tailored support strategies
• Assist with personal, social, and emotional development
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual pupil needs

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• CACHE Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Relevant experience supporting children in a Primary School setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Level 2/3 SEN Teaching Assistant qualification
• CACHE Level 2/3 Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs
• Team Teach, MAPA or equivalent behaviour management training
• Experience supporting pupils with:
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Speech & Language needs
• Global Developmental Delay
• Makaton, PECS or other communication-based training

• Access to a wide range of WF postcode Primary Schools
• Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements