At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs and help them thrive in their education.
- Company: Join a welcoming secondary school in Batley with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing support, and access to free training opportunities.
- Other info: Long-term role with potential for growth in a dynamic educational setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them reach their potential.
- Qualifications: Experience with 11-16 year olds and a passion for supporting diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Batley to recruit a Behaviour Support / SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term role starting on 7 September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, supporting students with additional needs, and making a genuine difference to young people's education and wellbeing.
The Role
Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams, you will support students aged 11-16 who may require additional assistance due to behavioural, social, emotional, or special educational needs. You will help students remain engaged in learning, develop confidence, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with young people aged 11-16 within a UK secondary school, alternative provision, SEMH setting, youth work environment, or a similar educational setting within the last 2 years
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students
- A calm, resilient and patient approach when supporting challenging behaviour
- Experience supporting students with SEN, SEMH, ADHD, Autism, or behavioural needs is highly desirable
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
Important
This is a secondary school position, so applicants must be comfortable working with students aged 11-16. Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils is highly advantageous.
What You'll Receive
- Long-term role within a supportive school environment
- Competitive rates of pay through Hays Education
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant
- Access to free CPD and training opportunities
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy secondary school
- Potential for the role to continue beyond the initial assignment for the right candidate
Why Join Hays Education?
Hays Education is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, partnering with schools across West Yorkshire to connect talented support staff with rewarding opportunities.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Hays Education and start your next rewarding role in a Batley secondary school this September.
Every great success story starts with someone who believed in them. Could that be you?
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Recruitment Team
