Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles

Stafflex; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.60 per hour PAYE

Flexible opportunities

Day-to-day & longer-term placements

Holiday pay calculated separately

Stafflex Hub access

Local opportunities Huddersfield/KirkL

Job summary

Stafflex Education is seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across special schools, alternative provisions and mainstream schools in Huddersfield and Kirklees. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, support learning, sensory regulation and social development, and work closely with teachers and SENCOs to meet individual needs.

We offer flexible day-to-day and longer-term placements, competitive PAYE pay at 15.60 per hour with no umbrella fees, holiday pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting SEND pupils in a school or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to different pupils and settings.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support learning, communication, sensory regulation and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to meet needs.
• Encourage social skills, confidence and independence.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies and respond calmly to challenges.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Stafflex Education is seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across special schools, alternative provisions and mainstream schools in Huddersfield and Kirklees. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, support learning, sensory regulation and social development, and work closely with teachers and SENCOs to meet individual needs.

We offer flexible day-to-day and longer-term placements, competitive PAYE pay at 15.60 per hour with no umbrella fees, holiday pay