SEND Learning Support Assistant

PK Education Limited; Morley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible work opportunities

Short-term & long-term placements

Job summary

PK Education Limited is recruiting SEND Learning Support Assistants to work across Primary, Secondary and Specialist SEND settings throughout West Yorkshire. Positions include flexible day-to-day supply, sickness absence cover, and long-term placements with weekly pay.

Ideal candidates include experienced SEND TAs or university students studying Education, Psychology, or related degrees, available 8:30am–3:30pm and willing to travel across at least two areas of West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to adapt to varied school settings (Primary/Secondary/Specialist SEND).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND in classrooms and during activities.
• Deliver 1:1 or small-group interventions as required.
• Assist teachers with planning and supervision in various settings across West Yorkshire.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication

Travel across West Yorkshire

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistants Required West Yorkshire

Temporary Supply Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities £98 £108 per day Weekly Pay

PK Education is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable SEND Learning Support Assistants to work across Primary, Secondary and Specialist SEND settings throughout West Yorkshire.

Whether you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for additional work or a university student seeking flexible employment alongside your degree, we have opportunities to suit your availability and experience.

Opportunities Available

Flexible Ad Hoc Supply Day-to-day cover, sickness absence and short-term assignments.

Long-Term Placements Full-time and ongoing opportunities within schools.

Primary or Secondary Settings Work within your preferred age group, depending on experience and availability.

Specialist SEND Settings Opportunities supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs.

Relevant Experience

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following:

1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Small-group interventions and targeted learning support.

Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD and additional learning needs.

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) support.

Behaviour management and positive behaviour strategies.

Supporting pupils with communication, sensory or physical needs.

Experience within Primary, Secondary, Alternative Provision or Specialist SEND settings.

Who Are We Looking For?

This role could be ideal for:

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistants seeking additional or flexible work.

University students studying Education, Psychology, Childhood Studies or related degrees who have relevant experience.

Individuals with previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

Candidates looking for either flexible supply work or consistent long-term placements.

Essential Requirements

Availability between 8:30am and 3:30pm on the days you are available to work.

Ability and willingness to travel to schools across at least two areas of West Yorkshire.

Relevant experience supporting children or young people with SEND.

A positive, patient and adaptable approach.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Willingness to complete the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

What We Offer

£98 £108 per day, depending on experience and assignment.

Weekly pay.

Flexible working opportunities to fit around your commitments.

Choice of Primary, Secondary or Specialist settings, subject to availability.

Short-term, day-to-day and long-term placements.

Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team.

Interested?

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and would like flexible or long-term work across West Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

PK Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks.