Educational Teaching Assistant; SEND

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Stafflex Education is always looking to connect with experienced, passionate and dedicated SEND professionals to support pupils across special schools, alternative provisions and mainstream schools with SEND units throughout Huddersfield and Kirklees.

Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day work or a longer-term placement, we'd love to hear from you!

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD and PMLD.
• Supporting classroom learning, communication, sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to meet individual learning needs.
• Encouraging pupils to develop their social skills, confidence and independence.
• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies and responding calmly to challenging situations.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to thrive.

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates with previous hands-on experience supporting children or young people with SEND who can confidently adapt to the needs of different pupils and settings.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proven experience working with SEND pupils in a school, specialist provision, care setting or similar environment.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work as part of a wider team.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, SEMH or behaviours that challenge (particularly desirable).
• Relevant qualifications or training, such as CACHE, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach or Makaton (desirable).
• A willingness to support with personal care where required by the role.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Stafflex Education.

• £15.60 per hour - competitive pay through PAYE, with no umbrella company fees.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and preferences.
• Day-to-day and longer-term placements to match your experience and career goals.
• Holiday pay calculated separately for transparency.
• Stafflex Hub access to help manage your schedule and access training.
• Local opportunities with schools and specialist provisions across Huddersfield and Kirklees.
• Join a trusted, family-run agency that has been supporting education since 2000.

If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children and young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

We're always looking to expand our network of talented SEND professionals, so even if you're not actively looking for a new role right now, we'd still love to hear from you!

Stafflex Education is an equal opportunities employer and a trusted education recruitment agency. All candidates will be subject to full compliance checks, including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.