SEND Teaching Assistant

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 15,019 - 15,353; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Flexible working options

Job summary

Kirklees Council is hiring SEND Teaching Assistants (x3) for multiple sites including Waterfront and Pioneer centres. This role involves planning and delivering group activities, identifying SEND needs, and supporting learners with their skills.

Applicants should have a Teaching Assistant qualification (or be willing to obtain one) and experience in a post-16 setting. The position offers various benefits, such as staff development opportunities and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Previous experience in a post-16 environment with learners with additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to encourage high aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver group learning activities within and outside the classroom.
• Identify individual SEND needs and create inclusion plans.
• Support adult learners and apprentices with SEND to enhance their skills.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification

Communication skills

Experience with SEND learners

Literacy and Numeracy (Level 2)

Education

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Job Overview

Job Reference: ATR73600

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (x3)

Salary: £15,019 – £15,353.30 pro rata (Full Time Equivalent £26,966 – £27,566)

Location: Multiple sites – Waterfront and Pioneer centres, Kirklees College

Hours: 24 hours a week, 38 weeks per year (Classroom delivery 8:30am – 9pm)

Application Deadline: 16/07/2026

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver group learning activities within and outside the classroom with input from tutors.
• Identify individual SEND needs through initial assessments and complete inclusion plans for others to follow.
• Work with adult learners and apprentices with SEND to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
• Collaborate with other areas of the college to support a whole-college SEND approach.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate the 38‑week curriculum and classroom delivery times.
• Commit to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Previous experience in a post‑16 environment with learners with additional learning needs.
• Minimum Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to encourage high aspirations.
• Capacity to manage change and work collaboratively across the college.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities – mentoring scheme and financial contributions for external qualifications.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance and wellbeing.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual's sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status.

Any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.