Behaviour and SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield

The Supply Register | Inspire Partnership Multi-Academy Trust (IPMAT) | Immediate Starts

The Supply Register is working in partnership with Inspire Partnership Multi-Academy Trust (IPMAT) to recruit caring, enthusiastic and resilient Behaviour and SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across its family of primary schools in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

We have a variety of opportunities available, including day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm positions. These term-time roles offer a range of working hours and are ideal for individuals who have experience supporting children with special educational needs, behavioural challenges or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

As a Behaviour and SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and build confidence and independence.

• Support pupils with SEN, SEMH needs and behavioural challenges in the classroom and in small groups.

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and individual learning support.

• Encourage positive behaviour, social development and engagement in learning.

• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and tailored support strategies.

• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils and school staff.

We are looking for patient, reliable and adaptable individuals who are passionate about supporting children's education and wellbeing.

• Experience working with children or young people; school experience is preferred.

• An understanding of SEN, SEMH and behaviour support, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.

• A calm, patient and consistent approach when supporting pupils.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

• A professional attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

You may have the opportunity to work across one or more of the following nine primary academies:

• Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

• Ash Grove Primary Academy

• Fitzwilliam Primary School

• Gawthorpe Community Academy

• Girnhill Infant School

• Grove Lea Primary School

• Half Acres Primary Academy

• South Hiendley Primary School

• Towngate Primary Academy

These schools work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children across the Wakefield area, providing opportunities to gain experience in a range of supportive primary school environments.

• Opportunities across nine IPMAT primary schools.

• Flexible day-to-day, short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm placements.

• Term-time working with a variety of hours available.

• Access to training and professional development.

• Opportunities to develop your experience and progress within the Trust.

If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Wakefield, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV or click apply now to be considered for current opportunities.

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