Trainee SEND Learning Support Assistant

PK Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,081 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Long-term opportunities

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

PK Education is seeking individuals ready to change careers into SEND roles in Leeds and Wakefield. If you have transferable skills from care, coaching, youth work or support work, you can build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs.

Positions are full-time, term-time only, with day rates of £98-£110. PK Education provides full support, pathway opportunities, long-term placements, and ongoing training to help you progress within SEND environments.

Qualifications

• Do you have transferable skills from care, coaching, youth work or support work? Use your transferrable skills to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs.

Skills

Transferable skills

Job description

Looking for a Career Change into SEND?

Leeds & Wakefield

Full-time opportunities, term-time only

£98 - £110 per day

Do you have transferable skills from care, coaching, youth work or support work? Use your transferrable skills to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs.

Key Focus

• Full support from PK Education
• SEND pathway opportunities
• Long-term placements
• Ongoing training & development

Ideal

• Care workers
• Graduates
• Coaches
• Nursery staff
• Support workers

Competitive rates of pay from £98 to £110 per day (AWR compliant)

Highlights

• Opportunities across specialist SEND schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream inclusion settings
• Access to the PK Pathway - supporting career progression within SEND through ongoing development and practical school-based experience
• Exposure to trauma-informed practice, behaviour intervention, autism support and complex SEND environments
• On-the-job training and support provided by both the school and experienced SEND education consultants
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available for candidates looking to build a career within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Dedicated 24/7 support and honest feedback from specialist SEND consultants who understand the sector and school demand

PK Education has been supporting schools and specialist provisions since 2005, building strong partnerships through a straightforward and honest approach. As SEND demand continues to grow across education, we pride ourselves on intelligently matching candidates to environments where they can positively impact pupils whilst developing long-term careers within SEND.

Our mission is simple: To Inspire Potential in our team, in our candidates and in every child.

PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants and adheres to this policy at all times.