SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Academics Recruitment is currently looking for caring, patient, and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children in primary schools across Huddersfield.

If you want to make a genuine positive difference to a child's school experience and help them thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Patient and understanding Calm under pressure Passionate about supporting children with additional needs Adaptable and nurturing in different school environments

Experience supporting children with SEND is essential, but this does not have to come from a school setting.

We welcome applicants with:

• Personal experience supporting SEND
• Care or support work backgrounds
• Nursery or childcare experience
• Youth work or mentoring experience
• Previous school-based SEN support experience

At Academics Recruitment, we work with children with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• ADHD
• Autism (ASC)
• Visual impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Down syndrome
• Speech & language needs
• Social, emotional & mental health needs (SEMH)
• And many more

Flexible daily supply work to fit your lifestyle Long-term and permanent opportunities available Immediate and September starts Opportunities across a variety of Huddersfield primary schools Support from experienced education recruitment consultants

We understand every child is different - and so is every SEN Teaching Assistant.

Our team takes the time to match your skills, personality, and experience with the right school and the right child, helping you make the biggest impact possible.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Huddersfield

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