Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant — Help Pupils Thrive (Huddersfield)

Stafflex Education Recruitment Limited; Huddersfield; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PAYE pay (£15.60/hr)

Flexible day-to-day & long-term work

Holiday pay transparency

Stafflex Hub access

Local Huddersfield/Kirklees placements

Established family-run agency since 20

Résumé du poste

Stafflex Education is seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Huddersfield and Kirklees. We welcome 1:1 and small-group roles in special schools, mainstream with SEND units, and alternative provisions.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on SEND experience, a nurturing approach, and strong teamwork. DBS checks are required; enhanced DBS via Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND pupils in schools or equivalent settings.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient approach with strong relationships.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviours desirable.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse needs.
• Support classroom learning, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support teams.
• Encourage social skills, confidence and independence.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and respond calmly to challenges.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Connaissances

SEND experience

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Behaviour support experience

Formation

CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Team Teach

Makaton training

Description du poste

Stafflex Education is seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Huddersfield and Kirklees. We welcome 1:1 and small-group roles in special schools, mainstream with SEND units, and alternative provisions.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on SEND experience, a nurturing approach, and strong teamwork. DBS checks are required; enhanced DBS via Update Service is preferred.