Learning Support Assistant

Career Teachers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants in Leeds to support children with various learning needs. This full-time role offers a chance to work in a nurturing environment where you assist students, promote positive behavior, and collaborate with teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children with additional learning needs and a passion for education. Join a forward-thinking team and make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Supportive consultants

Opportunities for permanent positions

Experience in a highly regarded SEN setting

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping students succeed.
• Reliability, commitment and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with autism and other learning needs.
• Assist with personalised learning plans and differentiated activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional learning needs

Strong communication skills

Calm and patient approach

Adaptability

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN School, Central area of Leeds

Full Time Term Time Only 8:30-15:30
Initially via Career Teachers with potential for permanent contract

A welcoming and forward‑thinking SEN school in the heart of Leeds is seeking dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their team. These full‑time roles are offered on a long‑term basis through Career Teachers, with a strong possibility of moving onto a permanent school contract for the right candidates.

About the Role

You will play a vital part in supporting children and young people with a range of additional learning needs, including autism and communication difficulties. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support to students with autism and other learning needs
• Assist with personalised learning plans and differentiated activities
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Contribute to a nurturing, structured and supportive classroom environment

What We're Looking For

• Essential: Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping students succeed
• Reliability, commitment and a willingness to learn
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

Location & Hours

• Central Leeds
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am‑3:30pm
• Term time only

Why Join Through Career Teachers?

• Supportive, specialist consultants
• Opportunity to gain experience in a highly regarded SEN setting
• Clear pathway to a permanent MTV..

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and have the experience to support learners with diverse needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your SEN career.