Teaching Assistant - Young Offenders

Vision for Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Teaching Assistant - Young Offenders in Wakefield. The successful candidate will support vulnerable young learners in a specialist school environment, requiring experience in educational settings and a compassionate approach. The role includes opportunities for professional development through free training and competitive pay.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Full compliance with AWR

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months relevant experience working with children or young people.
• Willingness to undergo Team Teach training.
• Genuine desire to be part of a committed team.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable young learners aged 11 to 17 in a specialist school setting.
• Navigate challenging situations with a supportive approach.
• Foster relationships with young individuals outside mainstream education.

Skills

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Non-judgmental mindset

Experience with Special Educational Needs

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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About the role

Wakefield Pupil Referral Unit

Salary is dependant on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a minimum of 3 months relevant experience working with children, young people or adults.

The Role

Vision for Education's specialist SEND department is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant - Young Offenders to work with young people aged between 11 and 17 within a specialist school setting in Wakefield.

This Teaching Assistant - Young Offenders role is to support vulnerable young learners who are no longer in mainstream education (school-based setting). The successful candidate will be able to build relationships quickly and have a non-judgemental mindset.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant - Young Offenders role in Wakefield, you must:

• Be able to adapt to certain situations that can arise.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have Team Teach training or be willing to attend the FREE course held by Vision.
• Experience working with Special Educational Needs.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Teaching Assistant - Young Offenders, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (to commence when schools re-open, subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars, and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.