SEND Teaching Assistant - Visual Impairment (VI) Support - Sept 2026

SEND Teaching Assistant – Visual Impairment (VI) Support

Huddersfield | Full-Time | Long-Term Temporary
September 2026 Start
£98 - £110 per day (depending on experience)

PK Education are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with visual impairments within a specialist provision attached to a secondary school in the Huddersfield area.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting in September and would suit an individual who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to access education and achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with visual impairments.
• Supporting students both within mainstream lessons and specialist provision areas.
• Assisting with the adaptation of learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Promoting independence, confidence and engagement across the curriculum.
• Working closely with teaching staff, SEND professionals and external agencies.
• Supporting students with social, emotional and academic development.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• An understanding of visual impairment and the barriers students may face within education.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Experience within schools, SEND settings, care, support work or youth work would be advantageous.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references covering the previous two years.

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