SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Pontefract. The role involves supporting young students with learning difficulties, working closely with teachers to ensure an inclusive educational environment. The school offers a supportive setting with excellent professional development opportunities and a commitment to student-centered care.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with learning difficulties.
• Proactive and empathetic approach to support.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher to deliver work in accordance with the National Curriculum.
• Assisting with behavior management and supporting pupils one-to-one.
• Contributing to record keeping and liaising with parents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Proactivity

Job description

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SEND Teaching Assistant- (Part Time, Temporary/Permanent)

Pontefract

£350- £400 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

June 2025- August 2025

This well established primary school, based in Pontefract are looking to appoint a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to work with small classes, made up of students aged between 5 and 11. Working under the direction of the class teacher, the ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be energetic, flexible, positive and patient, with an ability to build strong working relationships with young people.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the class teacher to deliver work in accordance with the National Curriculum
• Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management
• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Contributing to record keeping, liaising with parents and multidisciplinary teams and attending school trips/outings

The school pride themselves on creating a secure and inclusive environment for the children they support, putting their needs at the centre of everything they do. The school benefits from a supportive senior leadership team and wider school community.

Requirements

To be considered for the SEND Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have experience working in a similar setting with young people that have learning difficulties. For example, this could be at a similar school, residential care home or supported living
• Be proactive and empathetic in your approach, always aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for the students you work with
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work well as part of a wider team

What we offer:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us:

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.