1:1 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs in primary schools across Leeds. This full-time role begins in September 2025 and involves working closely with children to help them engage with the curriculum. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting children with special educational needs. Competitive daily rates offered.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD training

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, nurseries, care, or youth settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with children.
• Knowledge of SEND beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND.
• Assist with learning activities and emotional regulation.
• Build a trusting relationship to encourage independence.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Calm, patient, and empathetic approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for supporting children with additional needs

Willingness to work closely with school staff

Knowledge of SEND

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School | September 2025 Start

Location: Leeds
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Daily Rate: £89.38 – £118 (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children in their education?
Do you want to make a real difference by working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in a caring and inclusive primary school?

We are recruiting committed and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in primary schools throughout Leeds. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with a child who requires extra support to reach their full potential.

About the Role:

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND, EAL, or behavioural needs

• Work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised strategies

• Assist with learning activities, behaviour management, and emotional regulation

• Help the pupil access the curriculum and engage positively with peers

• Build a trusting and supportive relationship to encourage independence and confidence

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g. in schools, nurseries, care, or youth settings)

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Willingness to work closely with school staff, parents, and outside agencies

• Knowledge of SEND, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, or SEMH, is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer:

• Full-time, long-term 1:1 TA roles in welcoming Leeds primary schools

• Ongoing CPD, including training in phonics, safeguarding, behaviour support, and SEND

• A supportive working environment with experienced staff and SENCOs

• Opportunities for progression into HLTA roles or teacher training pathways

• The chance to make a lasting impact on a child’s learning and development

Apply Now to join a supportive primary school in Leeds as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant this September.
Interviews taking place throughout the summer – don’t miss out!

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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