SEND & SEMH Support

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SEND & SEMH Support Staff - WF1-WF17

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us for training, personal development opportunities and ongoing support .

We're currently recruiting for SEND & SEMH Support Staff across WF1-WF17 , including Wakefield, Pontefract, Featherstone, Normanton and surrounding areas.

We're looking for people with experience supporting children and young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs .

Your experience could come from:

Primary or specialist school
SEND or SEMH setting
Residential or care setting
Youth work or support work role
Healthcare or similar environment

We have a wide range of Day-to-Day and Longer-Term supply opportunities , so we can look at roles that suit your experience, skills and preferences .

Whether your background is in 1:1 support, personal care, autism, SEMH, behaviour, physical needs, communication or general SEND support , we'd love to hear from you.

Your main responsibilities may include:

Providing 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
Helping pupils access learning and take part positively in school life.
Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory needs and SEMH .
Providing personal care where required, including toileting, feeding, changing and personal hygiene.
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development .
Helping pupils develop independence, confidence and life skills .
Supporting pupils with communication, sensory regulation and engagement .
Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to provide consistent care and support.
Promoting the safety, dignity and wellbeing of all pupils.

Requirements or Skills:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs is desirable.
Experience could come from education, care, residential support, healthcare, youth work or another relevant setting .
Experience in 1:1 support, personal care, Autism, SEMH, behaviour, physical disabilities, complex needs or communication difficulties would be beneficial.
A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, SEND, Health & Social Care or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.
A patient, caring and resilient approach , with the ability to build positive relationships with children.
Strong communication and teamwork skills .
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people .
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) and the Right to Work in the UK .

Not every role will require the same experience. If you have strong experience in one particular area of SEND or SEMH , we'd still love to hear from you. We'll look at your individual experience and preferences to find opportunities that are the right fit.