Non-qualified SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant for a new SEND school in Cross Green, Leeds. The role involves relating effectively to children and managing challenging behaviour in a supportive educational setting. Candidates will enjoy competitive pay, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pay rates to scale

Pension contributions

Free Team Teach and CPD courses

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Experience with behaviour management and restorative strategies.
• Comfortable working independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate learners in a SEND educational environment.
• Manage challenging behavior using appropriate techniques.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

De-escalation Techniques

Teamwork

Experience with Children

Job description

Job: Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds, LS9

Salary: 19,230 to 20,496
Start: September 2025

Contract Type: Temp to Perm 10 weeks probation

The School and Role

Empowering Learning is working closely with a large new SEND school based in the heart of Cross Green LS9, Leeds. The school has varying needs across the school such as SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) needs.

Requirements

The desired Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant will have.

• Ability to relate well to children and adults and communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to deal effectively with students presenting challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques as appropriate
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Knowledge and experience of behaviour management and restorative strategies
• Experienced and comfortable with children
• Having a driving licence is desirable for this role

What we offer
As a Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant, you benefit from:

• Pay rates to scale.
• Pension contributions.
• Free Team Teach and CPD courses.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

How to apply
If you are interested in becoming or are already a Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.