SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Leeds

Aspire People; Morley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for students with special educational needs in schools across Leeds. The ideal candidate will have a UK Bachelor's degree related to SEN and experience working with children with SEN. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in the UK is essential.
• Ability to provide two years of references is required.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with a range of SEN.
• Assist in implementing EHCPs and behaviour management strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Support for students with SEN

Patience

Resilience

Education

UK Bachelor's degree related to SEN

Job description

Overview

SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Leeds

Location: Primary/Secondary Schools across Leeds. Job Type: Long-term. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

Are you an experienced SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting students 1:1 in schools across Leeds? Aspire People are currently recruiting for high-demand SEN 1:1 TA positions within alternative provisions, pupil referral units (PRUs), and mainstream schools for September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
• Work within alternative provisions, PRUs, and mainstream schools, supporting students with challenging behaviour.
• Assist in implementing EHCPs and individual behaviour management strategies.
• Build positive relationships to support students\' academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

• UK Bachelor\'s degree related to SEN like Psychology
• Previous experience working with children with SEN in the UK (essential).
• Strong behaviour management skills - experience dealing with challenging behaviour is a must.
• Patience, resilience, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. (or willing to pay for one)
• Ability to provide two years of references.

What We Offer

• Flexible working options
• Opportunities to work in diverse educational settings across Leeds.
• Competitive pay and ongoing professional development.
• A dedicated consultant to support you in finding the right role.

About Aspire People

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.