SEND Classroom Support Assistant

Classroom support assistant

Full time or flexible part time – Term time only with opportunities of becoming permanent

Special school for secondary age students

Pontefract

We have an exciting opportunity at the special school in Pontefract that cater for students age range 11 – 19 years old could be a good fit if you're interested in working with students who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Severe complex or profound multiple learning difficulties.  Among this many of the students contend with additional needs, including Autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, as well as medical and physical difficulties. If you would like further information regarding this role, please contact Tracey Young on (phone number removed) or email:

Here are the key points and requirements of the role:

Job Overview:

Experienced classroom support assistant

Secondary Special school in Pontefract

Full-time or part-time, based on availability

Competitive rates, between £98 – £108 per day (AWR Compliant)

Essential Requirements:

At least 6 months UK experience working in a special school or a similar setting

GCSE passes, GNVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care

Experience supporting students with PMLD, severe complex needs, Autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, medical and physical difficulties.

Manual Handling and/or Team Teach training (advantageous if you have CPD in these areas)

Child and Adult Workforce DBS subscribed to the annual subscription service. Or willing to apply for one.

Additional Information:

May include personal care and feeding for students, as well as manual handling tasks

24/7 consultant support and feedback, as well as on-the-job training

PK Education aims to match candidates to roles that align with their career aspirations, with a focus on making a positive impact on students' lives.

We do NOT offer sponsorship

If you’re passionate about SEN support and have experience or training in this area, this role offers both practical support and professional development, with the chance to make a meaningful difference in a specialized setting
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed