At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in primary schools, helping them thrive and achieve their goals.
- Company: Engage Education, a trusted education recruitment agency focused on professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, dedicated support, and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term roles and a supportive community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND or a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Support Children with Additional Needs in Primary Schools Across Dewsbury. Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential? Whether you have previous SEND experience or are looking to begin a rewarding career in education, Engage Education has exciting opportunities available in supportive primary schools across Dewsbury. We are currently recruiting compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work with pupils who require additional support, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
About the Role: As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Complex and additional learning needs
You will play an important role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence, develop social skills, and achieve their individual goals within a nurturing primary school environment.
The Ideal Candidate: We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Have experience supporting children with SEND in a school, nursery, care, or youth work setting
- Are passionate about supporting children with additional needs
- Are patient, caring, and resilient
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Are proactive, adaptable, and keen to learn
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience working with children through coaching, youth groups, theatre, mentoring, or other community settings is also highly valued.
Why Choose Engage Education? At Engage Education, we're one of the UK's most trusted education recruitment agencies, with professional development and support at the heart of everything we do. We offer:
- Competitive weekly pay
- PAYE payroll with no hidden umbrella deductions
- Free CPD and SEND-specific training
- A dedicated education consultant to support your career
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
- £50 Amazon voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers
All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications or relevant experience and be eligible to work in the UK. All candidates must undertake, or have undertaken, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance with the compliance process will be provided. By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd securely storing your personal details in accordance with GDPR regulations. If you are not contacted within two working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools 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.
