About This Role

• Job Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Trauma-Informed Support

• Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire

• Salary: £90-£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Job Description

Leader Education are recruiting resilient and compassionate 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with complex mental health needs on a long-term basis (initially 12-16 weeks, with the potential to extend).

The children you will be supporting have experienced severe trauma and instability, including physical harm. As a result, many present with challenging behaviours, including verbal and physical aggression, struggle with personal boundaries and display sexualised behaviours.

You will play a key role in helping them feel safe, regulated, and supported, while working closely with school staff to provide consistent and tailored emotional and academic support.

Role Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEND, SEMH or trauma backgrounds is desirable but not essential

• Emotional resilience, calmness under pressure, and a strong sense of empathy are essential

• Must be confident managing dysregulated behaviour and remaining composed during escalated situations

• A trauma-informed approach and the right personality-patient, grounded, and adaptable-are key to success in this role

About Us

Leader Education specialise in SEND recruitment and are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. We partner with schools that require emotionally intelligent, compassionate professionals who can support students through the most complex and challenging circumstances.

What We Offer

• PAYE payroll via our in-house team

• Access to free Team Teach and CPD training

• A dedicated consultant who understands SEND

• Weekly pay and full AWR compliance

• Ongoing support and career development opportunities

Application Instructions

If you're ready to make a real difference, please send your CV or call 0333 577 5034 for an informal chat.

Compliance Statement

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. If you don't currently have a DBS on the Update Service, we can help you apply for one.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.