Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18,500 to £19,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Castleford, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 205842 |
Summary
Primary SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Primary School, Castleford
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
NextGen Teachers are working with a welcoming primary school in Castleford is seeking a dedicated and supportive SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This role will involve supporting Year 4 pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them access learning and develop positive behaviours within the classroom.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children who require additional support to succeed in school.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
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Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.
Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.
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Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and social development.
Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and social development.
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Help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
Help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
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Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and engagement in learning.
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and engagement in learning.
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Support pupils throughout the school day, including during lessons, transitions, and less structured times.
Support pupils throughout the school day, including during lessons, transitions, and less structured times.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs (school or similar setting preferred).
Experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs (school or similar setting preferred).
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting pupils.
A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting pupils.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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The ability to positively manage challenging behaviour and encourage positive outcomes.
The ability to positively manage challenging behaviour and encourage positive outcomes.
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A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
About NextGen Teachers
NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.
We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.
If you are committed to supporting pupils with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a primary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now for an immediate start.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.
Location: Primary School, Castleford
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
NextGen Teachers are working with a welcoming primary school in Castleford is seeking a dedicated and supportive SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This role will involve supporting Year 4 pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them access learning and develop positive behaviours within the classroom.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children who require additional support to succeed in school.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
Provide 1:1 and small group support for Year 4 pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
-
Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.
Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.
-
Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and social development.
Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and social development.
-
Help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
Help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
-
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and engagement in learning.
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and engagement in learning.
-
Support pupils throughout the school day, including during lessons, transitions, and less structured times.
Support pupils throughout the school day, including during lessons, transitions, and less structured times.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs (school or similar setting preferred).
Experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs (school or similar setting preferred).
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting pupils.
A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting pupils.
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
-
The ability to positively manage challenging behaviour and encourage positive outcomes.
The ability to positively manage challenging behaviour and encourage positive outcomes.
-
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
About NextGen Teachers
NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.
We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.
If you are committed to supporting pupils with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a primary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now for an immediate start.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.