Make a real difference - SEN Teaching assistants

Milk Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Flexible hours

Culture-matched placements

Priority school network

Milk Academy CPD

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking patient SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with SEN and challenging behaviour in Leeds primary schools. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils access the curriculum and build confidence.

You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs, contribute to inclusive learning environments, and participate in ongoing training through Milk Academy to enhance safeguarding and SEND knowledge.

Qualifications

• Patience, resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Positive, proactive and committed to making a difference.
• Experience in education, care, youth work or similar roles is desirable but not essential.
• Willing to learn and develop through ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to support each child's individual needs.

Skills

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Passionate about supporting children

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Job description

Make a Real Difference – SEN Teaching Assistants Needed in Leeds Primary Schools

Do you have the patience, resilience, and passion to change a child's future?

We're looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to support children with SEN and challenging behaviour in welcoming primary schools across Leeds.

Every day is different, but every day is rewarding. You'll play a vital role in helping children overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to support each child's individual needs.

We're Looking For People Who Are:

• Patient, resilient and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Positive, proactive and committed to making a difference.
• Experienced in education, care, youth work, support work or similar roles (desirable but not essential).
• Willing to learn and develop through ongoing training.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment.

All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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