SEND & SEMH Support

AMA Admin; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Speedy registration process

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking SEND & SEMH Support Staff to cover roles across WF1-WF17 in Wakefield and surrounding areas. You’ll support pupils with SEND/SEMH, deliver 1:1 or small-group help, and assist with learning engagement in school settings.

Experience in education, care, residential or Youth work is welcome. A patient, caring approach, strong communication and teamwork are essential. Enhanced DBS and Right to Work in the UK are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND/SEMH is desirable.
• Experience in education, care, residential or youth work settings.
• 1:1 support, personal care, or SEND-related duties would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Help pupils access learning and participate in school life.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, communication or physical needs.
• Provide personal care where required (toileting, feeding, hygiene).
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Assist with communication, sensory regulation and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to ensure consistent care.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

1:1 support

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Education

Teaching Assistant level 2/3

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

SEND & SEMH Support Staff - WF1-WF17

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us for training, personal development opportunities and ongoing support.

We're currently recruiting for SEND & SEMH Support Staff across WF1-WF17, including Wakefield, Pontefract, Featherstone, Normanton and surrounding areas.

We're looking for people with experience supporting children and young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

Your experience could come from:

• Primary or specialist school


• SEND or SEMH setting


• Residential or care setting


• Youth work or support work role


• Healthcare or similar environment

We have a wide range of Day-to-Day and Longer-Term supply opportunities, so we can look at roles that suit your experience, skills and preferences.

Whether your background is in 1:1 support, personal care, autism, SEMH, behaviour, physical needs, communication or general SEND support, we'd love to hear from you.

Your main responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs.


• Helping pupils access learning and take part positively in school life.


• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory needs and SEMH.


• Providing personal care where required, including toileting, feeding, changing and personal hygiene.


• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.


• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence and life skills.


• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory regulation and engagement.


• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to provide consistent care and support.


• Promoting the safety, dignity and wellbeing of all pupils.

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs is desirable.


• Experience could come from education, care, residential support, healthcare, youth work or another relevant setting.


• Experience in 1:1 support, personal care, Autism, SEMH, behaviour, physical disabilities, complex needs or communication difficulties would be beneficial.


• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, SEND, Health & Social Care or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.


• A patient, caring and resilient approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with children.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.


• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) and the Right to Work in the UK.

Not every role will require the same experience. If you have strong experience in one particular area of SEND or SEMH, we'd still love to hear from you. We'll look at your individual experience and preferences to find opportunities that are the right fit.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
  
  
  
  • Speedy registration process