Job Description

Alternative Provision Behaviour Support Specialist September start 2026 £150 Bonus Wakefield

£98 - £120 per day

September 2026 Start

If you have 6+ months' experience supporting pupils with Behavioural, SEMH or Autism needs, you could qualify for our £150 Bonus after successfully completing a qualifying placement with PK Education

PK Education's Specialist SEND Division is recruiting dedicated Behaviour and Autism Support Specialists to work within Alternative Provisions, Specialist Schools and SEND settings across Wakefield.

Key Focus:

• SEMH
• Autism (ASC)
• Behaviour Intervention
• Alternative Provision
• Youth Work
• Outreach Support
• Inclusion Support

Ideal:

• PRU/AP experience
• Youth work
• Behaviour intervention
• Outreach support

• Competitive rates of pay from £98 to £120 per day(AWR compliant)
• £150 Supply Switch Bonus for qualifying placements
• 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.