SEND Teaching Assistant – Inclusion Resource & 1:1 Support

Location: South Elmsall, Pontefract
Contract: Full-time long-term & flexible short-term opportunities

PK Education are working with a specialist primary inclusion resource in South Elmsall (Pontefract) to recruit SEND Teaching Assistants. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a wide range of needs in both the dedicated resource base and the mainstream school environment.

About the role:

• Supporting primary-aged pupils (EYFS – Upper KS2) with a variety of additional needs
• Working within the specialist SEN resource and on a 1:1 basis in mainstream classrooms
• Supporting children with profound SEND, communication and interaction difficulties, and some SEMH needs
• Assisting pupils with daily learning, social development, and communication strategies
• Managing challenging situations calmly – some pupils may display reactive or physical behaviours
• Building strong relationships with teachers, parents, and external specialists to support inclusion

About you:

• MUST have prior experience working with SEND pupils or individuals with complex needs in a similar sector
• Experience with communication and interaction difficulties and/or SEMH highly desirable
• TEAM TEACH or equivalent training is highly beneficial
• Patient, resilient, and able to adapt support to meet varied and complex needs
• Flexible and committed, with a genuine passion for supporting inclusion and pupil progress

What we offer:

• Long-term, full-time roles with potential for permanence
• Flexible short-term opportunities to suit availability
• A supportive school team and experienced PK Education consultants
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Access to CPD and behaviour management training

If you are enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact the PK Education Leeds office on (phone number removed) for more details.