SEND Support

PK Education are working closely with specialist schools, PRUs, and alternative provisions across Wakefield who are urgently seeking passionate and resilient SEND support staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are committed to supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

The Role:

You will be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them to:

Regulate emotions
Access learning
Build confidence in the classroom
You’ll be working with students with:

Autism (ASC)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
ADHD
Challenging behaviour

Experience in the following is highly valued:

SEND schools or PRUs
Youth work, care, mentoring, or coaching
Behaviour support roles
Backgrounds in psychology, education, or social care
(No formal qualifications required – experience and the right attitude matter most.)

Requirements:

Experience supporting children or young people (professional or voluntary)
Willingness to complete safeguarding and compliance checks
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing, potentially until the end of the academic year

Screening Questions:

Please consider the following before applying:

Do you have experience working with children or in care/support roles?
Are you available during school hours?
Can you travel to Wakefield?
Are you open to day-to-day or long-term work?

If you’re ready to make a real difference in young people’s lives and thrive in a rewarding, fast-paced environment, apply today with PK Education