SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 311022534
Salary: £90 - £120/day
Job Published: 02 February 2026

KS1 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Supply Role

Wakefield | Immediate Start | Full-Time Supply

Pay - £90 - 120 (Depending on experience)

Love supporting little learners as they find their feet in school? This role could be your perfect fit.

Protocol Education is looking for a caring and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our supply team in Leeds. You’ll be supporting children in primary settings across a friendly, welcoming primary school helping pupils build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

This role’s full of variety and meaning. You’ll be hands-on in the classroom, guiding pupils through their learning, while also offering extra support to children with additional needs or behaviour challenges. Every day’s different and every day makes a difference.

What you’ll be doing:

· Supporting whole-class learning and small group activities

· Helping pupils stay engaged, happy, and confident

· Working closely with teachers to keep lessons running smoothly

· Being that steady, encouraging presence pupils can count on

What we’re looking for:

· Experience supporting children in Key Stage 1 (school or childcare settings welcome)

· A kind, patient, and proactive attitude

· Someone who loves teamwork and building great pupil relationships

· Bonus if you’ve supported pupils with special educational needs (SEN)

What’s in it for you?

· Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies, no hidden fees

· FREE access to our online CPD Academy boost your skills while you work

· Dedicated 1:1 consultant support (real people, ready to help)

· Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

· Referral rewards when you bring a friend along

Extra bonus: Not Thrive trained yet? We’ll enrol you for free! Thrive training helps you support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and makes you even more in-demand with schools.