Secondary SEND TA - Flexible Long-Term Roles

Stafflex Education Recruitment Limited; Kirklees, Calderdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Longer-term placements

Job summary

Stafflex Education Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced Secondary SEND Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Kirklees and Calderdale. We offer flexible day-to-day cover and longer-term placements with opportunities starting November 2026.

Join a trusted education recruitment partner and help students overcome barriers to learning. Duties include one-to-one support, working with SENDCOs, and promoting inclusive, positive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting secondary students with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Teaching Assistance, Education, Childcare or Learning Support.
• Experience supporting students with autism, ADHD, SEMH or other additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, adaptable and empathetic approach.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with additional needs.
• Support teachers with classroom activities, lesson delivery and differentiated learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and SENDCOs to support individual learning and emotional needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance/Education/Childcare or Learning Support

Job description

Stafflex Education Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced Secondary SEND Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Kirklees and Calderdale. We offer flexible day-to-day cover and longer-term placements with opportunities starting November 2026.

Join a trusted education recruitment partner and help students overcome barriers to learning. Duties include one-to-one support, working with SENDCOs, and promoting inclusive, positive learning environments.