SEND Teaching Assistant – Huddersfield
Location: Huddersfield
Pay: £90 – £105 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive SEN school in Huddersfield (HD area).
This role involves working with students with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, MLD, and physical or sensory impairments, helping them to access education and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide targeted support to pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
* Assist teachers in adapting learning materials and approaches to meet individual needs.
* Support students with personal care, moving & handling, and communication strategies such as Makaton or PECS.
* Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence within a safe and inclusive setting.
* Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external specialists.
Essential Requirements:
* Experience working in an SEN, care, or school-based environment.
* DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
* Knowledge of SEN strategies or training in Team Teach, Moving & Handling, or Makaton is beneficial.
* Full-time availability and a caring, reliable attitude.
What’s on Offer:
✅ £90–£105 per day
✅ Supportive school leadership and ongoing training
✅ Opportunity for long-term and permanent work
✅ Rewarding, purposeful role within an inclusive environment
Apply today to support learners in Huddersfield and help shape brighter futures!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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