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SEND Teaching Assistant

Leeds- Special school

Full time

Are you looking for build a career working as a SEND Teaching assistant in special schools?

Do you have the ability to adapt efficiently when supporting students with Autism?

We are looking for individuals with a keen interested in building a career supporting students that attend special schools across the Leeds area.  You will need to be pro-active in your approach and willing to adapt to pupils needs to support them.

We have temporary flexible full time, term time only placements, with opportunities of becoming permanent.

If you want more information on these roles, contact me on (phone number removed) or email

Job Spec & Description:

Teaching Assistant Qualification minimum level 2, Degree in SEND Education or equivalent.
Specific training skills: MAKATON, PECS, HOIST, Moving & Handling, First Aid, de-escalation all relevant and have an advantage, but not essential.
Knowledge, understanding of requirements for effective support in a SEND Setting.
Attend to the pupils needs and implement related programs including; social, health physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
Support the pupil’s special educational needs and disabilities.
Support Physical, sensory, communication and learning needs of the pupils.
Flexible and adaptable in your approach to working on supply term time only.
PK Education offer all support staff:

• Fair rates of pay between £90 - £95 which are fully AWR compliant
• A personal consultant who will work tirelessly to find you the work you want
• Support with CV’s and interview advice
• An excellent refer a friend scheme to earn £150 of vouchers per candidate referred
• Caring and supportive service which will exceed your expectations of supply teaching agencies

PK education is committed to safeguarding and we work in line with the Safer Recruitment process. We are also committed to equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants.
What to do if this role isn’t for you?

PK Education work with schools to recommend high quality staffing solutions in recruitment of teachers and support staff. We have many longer-term supply teaching jobs in Huddersfield, Wakefield, Bradford or Leeds based, or perhaps you would prefer part time, short term or day to day work. If you would like to hear about other Leeds, Bradford or Huddersfield teaching jobs please visit our website and get in touch with our SEN Consultant, Tracey Lynch by emailing or applying using the appropriate link