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Are you a flexible and proactive individual looking for consistent full-time work in a specialist setting? Do you want to support pupils with complex needs in a school that prioritises sensory and emotional well-being? Are you seeking a role in Castleford where your adaptability can make a daily impact? About the school: We are recruiting for a highly regarded Specialist School in the Castleford area that supports primary-aged pupils with a wide range of complex needs. This includes Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism (ASD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school is known for its warm, nurturing atmosphere and its commitment to providing a 'sensory-first' curriculum that helps children engage with the world around them. Position: SEND Teaching Assistant. Contract: Full-time, Ad-hoc Cover (Ongoing). Daily Rate: £90 - £110 (depending on experience). This is a dynamic role providing essential cover across various classrooms. You will be a versatile 'helping hand,' supporting pupils who may be non-verbal or require significant sensory regulation throughout the school day.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting pupils with complex needs in a specialist school
Providing essential cover across various classrooms
Supporting pupils who may be non-verbal or require significant sensory regulation
Confidently moving between classes to support different age groups and needs
Using PECS or Makaton to assist non-verbal pupils
Assisting with feeding, toileting, and mobility (hoisting/moving and handling)
Leading sensory play and calming activities for pupils with high anxiety or ASD
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
Valid right to work in the UK
Previous experience with SEND, specifically PMLD or ASD
Relevant Level 2/3 TA or Care qualification preferred
What we offer:
Refer a Friend: Earn £300 in Love2Shop vouchers (T&Cs apply)
Expert support from a dedicated consultant
Free CPD training including Safeguarding and Team Teach