SEND Teaching Assistant

Leader Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment company in Wakefield is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11-16 with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, and previous experience, while beneficial, is not essential. This role involves providing personalized support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges. Competitive compensation and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing Support and Training

In-house Team Teach Training

Dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Background in Youth Work, Sport, Army, Police, Prison, or Creative Arts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Work on a 1:1 basis with students.

Skills

Support for children with SEND

Passion for working with children

Transferable skills

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Long Term

Leader Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work at a small SEND school based in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) on a 1:1 basis. The school caters to students aged 11-16 years old in Key Stages 3 and 4, specifically supporting those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have been excluded from mainstream education. While school-based experience is not essential, we highly value transferable skills, experience, and the right personality traits for this role.

Role Requirements

For this role you do not require experience, but it is desirable. You should have a passion for working with children with additional needs and be willing to work hard to give children the best support. If you have a background in Youth Work, Sport, Army, Police, Prison or Creative Arts such as Music or Art then please apply!

About Us

Leader Education are committed to providing the highest level of service and candidates to the Education Sector. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and schools through our compassionate and comprehensive services. We are proud to support schools and to make a real difference.

What We Offer

• PAYE Payroll with our in-house payroll team
• Ongoing Support and Training
• In-house Team Teach Training
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Full compliance with AWR to ensure you get the right pay and working conditions.

As part of our Safer Recruitment, you will be required to go through our vetting process before you can work in a school. For this role you will require an Enhanced Child or Child and Adults DBS. This is mandatory to work in a school and if you do not have one you can apply for one through Leader Education.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.