SEND Support Assistant

SEND SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Full time, term time only

Wakefield

Start date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If so, we are looking for a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to join a specialist primary setting full time, on a temporary basis, starting immediately.

Job spec & Description:

• You will support children aged 5 to 11 years who have profound Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also have communication and interaction needs.
• You will work alongside highly experienced professionals delivering individualised support in line with EHCP outcomes.
• Your role will involve helping with emotional regulation, supporting engagement with learning, helping in both academic (English, Maths) and non-academic (social skills, communication) areas.
• The environment is small (max 8 pupils), offering a nurturing setting, with a high level of adult support and specialist interventions.

What PK  Offer

• Competitive rates of pay from £98 - £108 per day (AWR Compliant)
• On the job training provided by the school
• 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants
• We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions. This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time. Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.
• PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone with experience, or a strong interest, in supporting children with SEMH and communication & interaction needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience and a calm presence.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with individualised plans / EHCPs.
• Ability to help children regulate their emotions, maintain routines and build trust.
• Flexibility, creativity in supporting learning in a small, nurturing setting.

If you''re ready to have an impact and help children thrive, we’d love to hear from you.