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Job summary

Leader Education is looking for passionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support children aged 11-16 in a specialist SEMH provision. Ideal candidates should have a background in children's residential care, and will provide personalized support to enhance students' emotional and academic development. This long-term role offers opportunities for career growth and competitive pay rates, including a referral bonus.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

£100 refer-a-friend bonus

Free CPD training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for permanent contracts

Qualifications

Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH, SEND, or residential care setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored lessons.
Help maintain a structured learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Compassion

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (Children's Residential Background Welcome)

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Long-term role with potential to go permanent

Leader Education is seeking passionate and resilient SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEMH provision supporting children aged 11-16 in Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals from a children's residential care background to bring their skills to an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in both group and 1:1 settings.
Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored lessons that meet students' individual needs and Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Help maintain a positive and structured learning environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support their academic and emotional development.
Collaborate with colleagues to create holistic strategies for student success.
Monitor and record progress, providing regular feedback to senior staff, parents, and carers.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH, SEND, or residential care setting.
A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to supporting students with complex needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
A valid enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Leader Education Offers

Competitive pay rates.
£100 refer-a-friend bonus (terms apply).
Free CPD training opportunities to support your career growth.
Dedicated support from an experienced consultant throughout your placement.
Opportunities for permanent contracts within the provision.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs and come from a background in children's residential care, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV or contact us at 0333 577 5034 to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.

Safeguarding

All applicants will undergo a rigorous vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive reference checks, in line with our commitment to safeguarding young people.

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

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