Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Contract
Reference: SpecialNeedsTA
Salary: £450 - £500/week + Salary dependent on experience & qualifications
Job Published: 02 June 2025

ROLE: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

LOCATION: Leeds/Wakefield  

Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

Are you a graduate looking to work gain experience working with young people to support your career progression? Are you striving to become a Teacher, Educational or Child Psychologist, Counsellor or SEND Co-Ordinator?

Protocol Education are recruiting for two secondary schools who require teaching assistants to join their special educational needs department. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate and enthusiastic about supporting young people!

This post will involve supporting students from aged 11 years – 16 years, with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Speech and Communication needs, Behavioural-Emotional and Social difficulties.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting young people with special educational needs. Teaching assistant level 3 qualifications are ideal, but not essential. The school will provide training for the successful applicants.

Contract Details:

  • Start date – ASAP or September 2025.
  • Full time role (Monday – Friday).
  • Working hours 8:15am – 3:15pm.
  • Term time only – in line with the local authority academic calendar.
  • 16 weeks of holiday per annum.

Benefits of working for Protocol Education:

  • Continued professional development courses offered all year round.
  • A dedicated educational consultant offering career and personal support.
  • Refer a friend scheme, with monetary reward.
  • A competitive salary.
  • Flexibility of work.

If you want to make a difference and support children and young people in an education setting, APPLY NOW or  email your CV to georgia.tams@protocol-education.com.