Educational Teaching Assistant (SEND)

🌟 Primary SEND Teaching Assistants 🌟

Are you a caring, resilient, and adaptable Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Stafflex Education is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary schools throughout Huddersfield and Kirklees. We have both short-term and long-term opportunities available from September, offering flexibility alongside rewarding, meaningful work supporting children to reach their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of SEND needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and communication difficulties
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities and engaging positively within the classroom environment
• Assist with emotional regulation, social development, and independence skills
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement tailored support strategies and learning plans
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Support behaviour management and promote positive outcomes for pupils

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND in education, care, youth work, or similar settings
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach, Makaton, or equivalent are desirable
• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to support with personal care where required
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Stafflex Education

• Competitive pay of £15.60 per hour, paid via PAYE
• Flexible short-term and long-term assignments to suit your availability
• Holiday pay paid separately for complete transparency
• Access to the Stafflex Hub to manage bookings and access training
• Opportunities across a wide network of local primary schools
• Ongoing support from a friendly, family-run recruitment team
• Potential for temporary-to-permanent opportunities

If you're passionate about helping children with SEND thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Call our friendly team on (phone number removed)
📧 Apply today to join our growing network of SEND professionals and secure your September role.

Stafflex Education is an equal opportunities employer and a trusted Education Recruitment Agency and Business. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.