SEND Support Assistant - West Yorkshire

SEN Support Assistant – West Yorkshire

Daily Rate: £90–£105/day | Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm Available

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable SEN Support Assistant to join schools and specialist provisions across West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right training and experience to make a real difference to children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of SEN, including autism, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and SEMH needs.

• Deliver 1:1 and group support, helping pupils access learning and develop social and emotional skills.

• Assist with moving and handling and provide personal care where required.

• Use specialist communication techniques, including Makaton (desirable), to support children’s language and interaction.

• Help manage behaviour using positive strategies – Team Teach training is desirable.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential).

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification (desirable).

• Moving and handling and personal care experience (essential).

• Knowledge or training in communication techniques (Makaton, BSL desirable).

• Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake).

• Full-time availability and a commitment to consistency.

• Driving licence and own transport (essential, due to location flexibility).

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay between £90–£105.

• Full-time, short-term or long-term placements with the opportunity to go temp-to-perm.

• A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of pupils with SEN.

If you are a reliable, empathetic, and skilled SEN professional looking for your next role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV today to secure your next SEN Support role in West Yorkshire.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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