Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Wakefield and surrounding areasPay: £88 £100 per day (dependent on experience, AWR compliant)Looking to start a career working with children?We are currently recruiting for Trainee SEND Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Wakefield, supporting children with additional needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.No direct school experience is required. We are looking for individuals with transferable skills from backgrounds such as care work, support work, youth work, sports coaching, or customer-facing roles where communication and resilience are key.This role is ideal for someone who is patient, reliable, and interested in making a positive impact in a school setting.The role will involve supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping to manage behaviour, encouraging engagement in learning, and working alongside teachers to create a safe and structured environment. Full support and guidance will be provided.We are looking for individuals who are: Confident and willing to learnCalm and resilient in challenging situationsPassionate about supporting children and young peopleAvailable to work school hours (8:30am 3:30pm) In return, we offer competitive rates of pay, on the job training provided by the school, 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants, and access to CPD training including safeguarding, behaviour and SEND-focused courses. There are also opportunities for ..... full job details .....