Impactful SEND Intervention Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is hiring a Teaching Assistant to support SEND and student intervention at a Leeds secondary school. The role involves in-class support, 1:1 and small-group interventions, and helping students access the curriculum.

The candidate should have experience with children or young people, especially with SEND or behavioural needs, and be capable of building positive relationships, managing behaviour, and working as part of a team in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• The ability to build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Experience supporting students with SEND and/or behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND and a range of individual learning needs.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Help organise and run induction and intervention programmes.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support students with their behaviour, engagement, confidence and independence.
• Encourage students to participate positively in lessons and activities.
• Prepare resources for interventions and track student progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and report on progress and concerns.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, parents/carers and external professionals where appropriate.
• Support students during break, lunchtime and other non-lesson periods.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm and patient

Team player

Job description

Milk Education is hiring a Teaching Assistant to support SEND and student intervention at a Leeds secondary school. The role involves in-class support, 1:1 and small-group interventions, and helping students access the curriculum.

The candidate should have experience with children or young people, especially with SEND or behavioural needs, and be capable of building positive relationships, managing behaviour, and working as part of a team in a busy school environment.