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Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Autism Support. Education & Training

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listing for: Engage 2
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Autism Support. Job Education & Training Jobs

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Autism Support Mainstream Primary Schools Wakefield 08:30am until 15:30pm Ad-hoc flexible basis as well as full time long term positions available

Engage Education are currently working in partnership with numerous primary schools in Wakefield that are looking to welcome special needs teaching assistants to specifically to support learners with Autism.

Your Role
  • Supporting learners on a one-to-one basis often with complex learning needs
  • Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class
  • Providing feedback to teachers and parents
  • You will be assisting pupils with Complex Communication and Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Severe Learning Difficulties and other Learning Disabilities
What you will need
  • A range of behaviour management techniques
  • To have worked with learners with a range of needs
  • The ability to engage a young person in learning through a range of methods
  • To be able to commit to working at the school for long period of time
  • A resilient attitude
Why choose Engage Education?
  • We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
  • You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
  • You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
  • £150 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.
How to apply

If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you're not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

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