Trainee SEND Learning Support Assistant

PK Education · Wakefield, Yorkshire

Trainee SEND Learning Support Assistant at PK Education, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, paying £98 - £110 per day. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£98 - £110 per day
Location
Wakefield, Yorkshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
31 Aug 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Bang in line with the market for teaching assistant

Reference 02d94b79145a9d159dd859fc1cfa3e0c4656f7f3

About the role

Looking for a Career Change into SEND?

Leeds & Wakefield

Full-time opportunities, term-time only

£98 – £110 per day

Do you have transferable skills from care, coaching, youth work or support work? Use your transferrable skills to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs.

Key Focus:

  • Full support from PK Education
  • SEND pathway opportunities
  • Long-term placements
  • Ongoing training  & development

Ideal:

  • Care workers
  • Graduates
  • Coaches
  • Nursery staff
  • Support workers

– Competitive rates of pay from £98  to £110  per day(AWR compliant)

• Opportunities across specialist SEND schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream inclusion settings

• Access to the PK Pathway – supporting career progression within SEND through ongoing development and practical school-based experience

• Exposure to trauma-informed practice, behaviour intervention, autism support and complex SEND environments

• On-the-job training and support provided by both the school and experienced SEND education consultants

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available for candidates looking to build a career within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• Dedicated 24/7 support and honest feedback from specialist SEND consultants who understand the sector and school demand

PK Education has been supporting schools and specialist provisions since 2005, building strong partnerships through a straightforward and honest approach. As SEND demand continues to grow across education, we pride ourselves on intelligently matching candidates to environments where they can positively impact pupils whilst developing long-term careers within SEND.

Our mission is simple: To Inspire Potential in our team, in our candidates and in every child.

PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants and adheres to this policy at all times.

Reference: 02d94b79145a9d159dd859fc1cfa3e0c4656f7f3 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 31 Aug 2026 · Listed via PK Education

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