SEN Teaching Assistant

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference SENTA_1771418386

Closing date March 20, 2026

Location Wakefield, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them thrive in school? Veritas Education are working closely with a number of secondary schools across Wakefield who are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These roles offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and speech, language & communication needs.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with identified SEND.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development.
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that supports academic and personal progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (school, care, youth work or voluntary settings all considered).
• A patient, calm, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.
• A willingness to follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies in line with DfE standards.

Why Work with Veritas Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Local placements with supportive secondary schools across Wakefield.
• Access to CPD opportunities and safeguarding training.
• A dedicated consultant committed to finding you the right role and providing ongoing support.

How to Apply

If you're committed to helping young people achieve their potential and want to take the next step in your education career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV, or contact Veritas Education for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'