1 to 1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for primary schools in Leeds, starting January 2026. The role involves supporting students with severe autism and learning difficulties one-on-one. Candidates should ideally have experience or a strong passion for special educational needs. A proactive approach and strong relationship-building skills are essential. Additional benefits include competitive pay, CPD sessions, and an Amazon voucher for referrals.

Benefits

Paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

Free CPD sessions

Dedicated consultant

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Good understanding of working with students with severe ASC and profound multiple learning difficulties.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Background in Theatre in Education (TIE) or workshops with children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1 to 1 basis in a primary school setting.
• Build relationships with students and understand a variety of needs.

Skills

Understanding of ASC

Supporting students with learning difficulties

Enthusiasm for special educational needs

Proactive approach

Job description

1 to 1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools in Leeds

Full time 08:30am until 15:30pm

Jan 2026 start

I am currently working with a number of lovely primary schools in Leeds who are seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support children on a 1 to 1 basis from January 2026. This will be full time 08:30am until 15:30pm Monday to Friday.

About the role:

The needs of the pupils they cater for range from:

• ASC (verbal and non-verbal)
• Learning difficulties
• Complex needs

We welcome applicants with a good understanding of working with students with severe ASC and profound, multiple learning difficulties and are enthusiastic about raising the attainment of their pupils.

You will ideally have experience in supporting children with special educational needs or will have a passion for working with students with special educational needs. Working with Theatre in Education (TIE) or workshops with children are beneficial. By being proactive and taking initiative, you are going to be able to build relationships with students and gain knowledge of a wide variety of needs.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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