SEN Teaching Assistant

7 days ago

Huddersfield HD HT, United Kingdom The Great Heights Trust Full time £19,273 - £25,583 per year

Nields Academy

SEN Teaching Assistant

Fixed term contract – based on the attendance of the supported child(ren)

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Salary: Grade 5, Scale Points 5-6, £19,273 (FTE £25,583)

Start – As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant, who ideally has experience of working with children with special educational needs. You will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff, undertaking work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support children who have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). Your role will be vital in helping to implement the provisions and strategies required to enable these children to achieve important life outcomes, which may include assisting with intimate care and medical needs.

In return you will work in a warm and welcoming school community, with dedicated staff and enthusiastic well-behaved children.

Great Heights Academy Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. We are a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

If you are passionate and enthusiastic about helping children and can work with us to nurture their aspirations and dreams; enabling them to be the best they can be, then we would love to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for the position, please go to our Trust site vacancy page at and click on the Apply Now option on the advert for SEN Teaching Assistant at Nields Academy.

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE WEBSITE, WE CANNOT SHORTLIST INDEED APPLICATIONS.

Closing date: Tuesday 25th November 2025, 9am

Interviews: 1st December 2025

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

GDPR Disclaimer: Please note and appreciate that whilst we review all CV's and applications, due to the high volume that we receive on a regular basis, we can only respond to candidates that have been successful with their application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 working days of your application, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (May replacing the Data Protection Act 1998) we will permanently delete information for all unsuccessful applications and we will not keep candidate information on file for future vacancies at this stage of our process.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From £19,273.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/11/2025

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    2 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Huddersfield Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Huddersfield. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    3 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Job description SEN Teaching Assistant Huddersfield Location: Huddersfield Pay Rate: GBP100GBP110 per day Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2025 Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual looking to support children with additional needs in a nurturing school environment? A well-regarded mainstream primary school in...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    3 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Job description Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: HD8 (Kirklees including Skelmanthorpe, Denby Dale, and surrounding areas) Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply Salary: GBP85GBP100 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: Immediate or negotiable About the Role Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a passionate and...

  • Sen/semh Teaching Assistant

    1 week ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Do you have experience working with children/young people with SEN and/or SEMH difficulties? Prospero Teaching are looking for dedicated individuals for schools within the Huddersfield area ASAP. **CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS** - Location - Huddersfield - Position - SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant - Start Date - ASAP - End Date - N/A - Duration / Likely Duration...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Huddersfield HD, United Kingdom Pivot Academy Full time £1,275 - £21,994 per year

    PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY COMPLETING OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV'S. CLICKING ON THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON ON INDEED DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR THIS VACANCY.SEN Teaching AssistantsHours: 35.5 per week, term time plus 10 daysStarting salary: £12.75 per hour...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Engage 2 Full time

    SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School, HuddersfieldAt Engage Education, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools across West Yorkshire, and we’re now looking to expand our pool of SEN Teaching Assistants to work in one of our fantastic primary schools in Huddersfield.We...

  • Sen Teacher

    2 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Are you are Qualified and caring Teacher? Prospero Teaching are looking for an outstanding SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Huddersfield. You will be responsible for providing quality teaching to pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they reach their full potential. You must have previous experience of teaching students with special...

  • Send Teaching Assistant

    1 week ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Do you have a passion for education and supporting children? Prospero Teaching is partnered with Primary Schools and specialist provisions across Huddersfield and Kirklees. One of our partnered schools is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with challenging behaviour in KS1 and KS2. - SEND Experience working with Autism - A good...

  • Ks4 Sen Teacher

    7 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Are you are Qualified and caring Teacher? Prospero Teaching are looking for an outstanding SEN Teacher (KS4) to join a specialist school in Huddersfield. You will be responsible for providing quality teaching to pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they reach their full potential. You must have previous experience of teaching students with...

  • SEN Teacher

    3 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Job description SEN Teacher Huddersfield Location: Huddersfield Pay Rate: GBP160GBP220 per day Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP) Are you a creative and nurturing teacher with a passion for inclusive education? A forward-thinking specialist school in Huddersfield is looking for a SEN Teacher to join their vibrant...