Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Hailsham

Temporary Contract

08:30am until 15:30pm Monday to Friday - term time only

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and development of pupils with additional needs.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access the curriculum

Assisting teachers with differentiated learning activities and interventions

Helping create an inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can thrive

Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs as part of a structured SEN programme

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in a school or educational setting

Level 2 or 3 TA qualification preferred but not essential

Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff

About the school:

Supportive leadership and inclusive environment

Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and progress

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!

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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 in this role. We have a lot of applications for 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 f...