At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Special Educational Needs in a variety of school settings.
- Company: Engage Education, a leader in educational support with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, competitive pay, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying flexible working hours.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people, especially those with SEND.
Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistant – Halifax
SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | Bank Staff | Flexible Work
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in schools across Halifax?
Or are you looking to build your experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Engage Education is currently recruiting Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistants to work across our partner schools in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, enthusiastic individuals who want the flexibility to choose when they work while making a genuine difference to pupils.
About the Role
As a Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide classroom support across a range of specialist school settings, helping to cover both planned and unplanned staff absences.
Depending on the school and pupils you are supporting, your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Assisting pupils with a range of SEND needs
- Supporting children with their learning, communication and development
- Helping pupils manage their behaviour and emotions
- Working alongside teachers and other support staff
- Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
- Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
- Following individual support plans and school policies
- Maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
You may be supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, learning difficulties and complex SEND.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Have previous experience working with children or young people
- Have experience supporting pupils with SEND, either professionally or personally
- Have worked in a school, nursery, care, youth work or similar setting
- Are confident managing challenging behaviour
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Are reliable, adaptable and able to work at short notice
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children to reach their potential
- Understand the importance of safeguarding
Why Work with Engage Education?
At Engage Education, we have over a decade of experience supporting education professionals and building strong relationships with schools across the UK.
As an Engage candidate, you will receive:
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Flexible day-to-day work
- Opportunities to work across a range of SEN schools
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Free CPD and professional development
- Wellbeing support
- Travel discounts and retail offers
- £50 Amazon voucher for successful referrals
Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake, or have undertaken, a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided where required.
By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database in line with GDPR requirements.
Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistant employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
