Behaviour Focussed SEND Assistant

Chalk Education
Published
March 3, 2026
Location
Wakefield, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Work Hours
8:30am until 3:30pm

Description

Behavior focused SEN Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Job Location: Wakefield
£100 - £120/day

Behaviour focused SEN Teaching Assistant

Secondary School settings

Chalk Education are working closely with a welcoming secondary school seeking a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and behavioural needs.

This role would suit someone who thrives in SEND environments and understand the importance of consistency, especially within a mainstream setting.

This is a long-term opportunity in a school where support is always given across the school.

THE ROLE:

  • Supporting pupils with ECHP’s.
  • Working with children diagnosed with ASD (including high sensory and behavioural needs).
  • Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
  • Working closely with class teachers and SENCO.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Experience supporting pupils in a secondary setting.
  • Confident managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
  • Strong understanding of routine, structure and regulation strategies.
  • Team Teach trained (or willing to undertake training).
  • -Competitive rates of pay from between £100 - £120 per day (AWR Compliant)
  • -On the job training provided by the school
  • -24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

Additional requirements:

  • References confirming suitability for role
  • Commitment to Safeguarding
  • Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

  • Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
  • Continual professional development through online training
  • Competitive pay rates related to your experience
  • Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
  • Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers for both parties

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

For more info please contact Neil Waddington on 01924 667018 or WhatsApp me on 07432 559686.

The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.

 

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