Individual needs teaching assistant

Parkinson's UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution in Leeds as an Individual Needs Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities. This full-time, term-time position involves providing personalized educational support, promoting inclusion, and participating in collaborative planning with a dedicated team. Enjoy a range of benefits, including enhanced school holidays, training opportunities, and onsite facilities.

Benefits

Enhanced school holidays

Subsidised Childcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Access to training and CPD

Colleague lunches

Online GP appointments

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts through multiple providers

Onsite gym and swimming pool

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Must have English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent grade C or above.
• At least NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience of working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and deliver bespoke interventions for students with individual needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and assist in classroom and extracurricular activities.
• Support students in accessing learning through assistive technology and inclusive strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

GCSE English and Maths

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Hours per week Full time (37.5 hours) or part time (22.5 hours) available (please state on your application form)

This is a Fixed term , Full time - term time vacancy.

The Vacancy

Contract: fixed term one year from 29/08/2025 (new starter induction day) until 31/08/2026

Hours: Either full time 37.5 hours or part time 22.5 hours available term time only + 10 days(please state in your application form the hours you are applying for).

Are you passionate about inclusion and eager to support young people to reach their full potential?

At The Grammar School at Leeds, we are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Individual Needs Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.

As an Individual Needs Teaching Assistant, you’ll work directly with students who have individual needs and disabilities, both in and out of the classroom. You’ll provide one-to-one and small group support, deliver bespoke interventions, and help pupils access learning through assistive technology and inclusive strategies

This is a hands-on role involving collaborative planning, data analysis, pastoral support, and liaising with colleagues, families, and external professionals. You’ll play a vital part in helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally, while promoting independence, resilience, and high expectations.

You'll also participate in departmental administration, professional development, and school activities, contributing to the overall success of the school.

The Individual Needs team is a really supportive and friendly group made up of 7 Teaching Assistants, 5 Individual Needs teachers and an IN Administrator. We work closely together every day, sharing ideas, checking in with each other, and making sure everyone feels supported. We all care about what we do and about each other, which makes a big difference in our day-to-day work with students.

You will have English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent grade C or above, and at least NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent or a willingness to work towards. Experience of working with children is essential, along with knowledge of the needs of students with IN and disabilities and the challenges they face. We are looking for someone to work either with our primary school children or senior school.

Why GSAL?

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552.

GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021 and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:

Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)

Subsidised Childcare provided for colleague’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)

Defined contributionpension scheme through Aviva with up to 10% employer contribution

Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year

Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate

Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health Hero

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions

Discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras

Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site

Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps

Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work

Free car parking available on site

Use of the school’s extensive library facility

Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it

Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events

At GSAL, we are committed to promoting equity and diversity, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and providing a safe, supportive environment for learning and development. If you share these values we would love for you to apply.

How to apply

Please complete the online GSAL application form found on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. For any questions about the role, feel free to contact [e-mail]

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the candidate pack attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.

The closing date for applications is: 09:00 Monday 16 June 2025