Teaching Assistant - Young Offenders

Teaching Assistant
- Young Offenders

Wakefield Pupil Referral Unit

Salary is based on experience, training or qualifications.

• Be able to adapt to certain situations that can arise.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Experience working with Special Educational Needs.
• The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a minimum of 2 months relevant experience working with children, young people or adults.

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 District.

This role supports vulnerable young learners who are no longer in mainstream education. The successful candidate will build relationships quickly, maintain a non‑judgemental mindset, and support the safeguarding and welfare of all students. All staff undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or are prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through an in‑house payroll team using PAYE.
• 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 entitlement to pay and working conditions.
• FREE training to aid professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars, safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who provides ongoing support.