Impactful Secondary SEND TA in Leeds

Justteachers Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Leeds area on a long-term basis. The role starts immediately and involves assisting learners with SEND to participate in lessons and school life.

The ideal candidate will have qualifications in education or related fields, experience with SEND, and a collaborative approach to support plans and wellbeing for students in a secondary setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work.
• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in a secondary setting.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and emotional regulation approaches.
• Two professional references, ideally from education or school-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEND to engage positively in lessons and the wider school environment.
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities and differentiated support.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and individual support plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support student progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Differentiated support

Team collaboration

Education

Education/Childcare qualification

SEND experience

Job description

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Leeds area on a long-term basis. The role starts immediately and involves assisting learners with SEND to participate in lessons and school life.

The ideal candidate will have qualifications in education or related fields, experience with SEND, and a collaborative approach to support plans and wellbeing for students in a secondary setting.