SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Long-Term, Full-Time

About This Role:

Leader Education is actively recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in both mainstream and specialist school environments across Wakefield and surrounding areas. These full-time roles are long-term temporary positions, ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in education.

We are looking for flexible and resilient individuals to support students aged 4-16 with a range of SEND, including but not limited to:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• ADHD and other associated conditions

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, or youth work experience considered)
• Confident supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• -100 refer-a-friend bonus (terms apply)
• Free CPD training, including SEND-specific courses and Team Teach
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant
• Opportunities to transition into permanent school roles

How to Apply:

To be considered, please send your CV or call us directly on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

Compliance Statement:

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.