SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Academics Recruitment is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary schools in the Dewsbury, Batley, and Spen Valley areas of Kirklees.

This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact a child's school journey and provide the support they need to grow in confidence, learning, and independence.

Your experience does not have to come from a school setting.

We would love to hear from people with:

• Personal experience with SEND
• Care or support work backgrounds
• Childcare or nursery experience
• Youth work or mentoring experience
• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience

Patient and empathetic Calm in challenging situations Passionate about helping children succeed Flexible and able to adapt to individual needs Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff

Academics Recruitment works with children with a variety of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Down syndrome
• Hearing impairments
• Visual impairments
• SEMH needs
• Speech & language difficulties
• Complex learning needs and more

Flexible daily work to fit around your lifestyle Long-term and permanent positions available Immediate and September start dates Opportunities across Dewsbury, Batley & Spen Valley primary schools Friendly and supportive education recruitment consultants

Every child deserves the right support - and every SEN Teaching Assistant has unique strengths.

At Academics Recruitment, we take the time to understand your experience and preferences, helping match you with roles where you can make the biggest difference.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Batley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £93.00 and £103.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English