Transition Support Teaching Assistant Sept 26

PK Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 19,926; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate (£95–£108)

On-the-job training

Consultant support

Job summary

PK Education is recruiting Transition Support Teaching Assistants to help pupils moving into new education settings for September 2026 across Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster and Bradford.

Ideal candidates are calm, adaptable and passionate about helping pupils build confidence in education. SEND experience, care or mentoring backgrounds are highly beneficial, with on-the-job training provided and competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience within SEND, care, mentoring or support work is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils moving into new learning environments with structured routines.
• Assist with anxiety, emotional regulation and social interactions.
• Promote positive behaviour and communication during transitions.

Job description

Transition Support Teaching Assistant

September Intake Support

Opportunities available across:
Leeds | Wakefield | Doncaster | Bradford

PK Education are recruiting Transition Support Teaching Assistants to support pupils moving into new education settings for September 2026.

Many pupils transitioning into Year 6, Year 7 and specialist provisions require additional support with:

• Anxiety


• Emotional regulation


• Social interaction


• Routine changes


• Communication


• Behaviour support

This role focuses on helping pupils settle positively into their new learning environments through structured and consistent support.

The ideal candidate will be calm, adaptable and passionate about helping pupils build confidence within education settings.

Experience within SEND, care, mentoring or support work is highly beneficial.

- Competitive rates of pay from between £95 - £108 per day (AWR Compliant)

-On the job training provided by the school

-24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions.This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time. Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.

PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.