Empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Long-Term

Career Teachers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Long-term assignment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Career Teachers are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming SEN school in Leeds on a full-time, long-term basis, starting 3rd November. You will work in a supportive environment with students aged 3 to 19 with diverse needs, providing targeted support and helping them access education.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers, and collaborating with therapists and other professionals to achieve individual learning goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEND pupils is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• Experience supporting learners with autism, complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or communication needs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with communication, social, emotional, sensory, and behavioural needs.
• Help create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage student independence and participation in school activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support individual learning outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Career Teachers are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming SEN school in Leeds on a full-time, long-term basis, starting 3rd November. You will work in a supportive environment with students aged 3 to 19 with diverse needs, providing targeted support and helping them access education.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers, and collaborating with therapists and other professionals to achieve individual learning goals.