SEN Learning Support Assistant – Immediate Start

Career Teachers UK; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Immediate start

Professional development opportunities

Potential permanent contract

Job summary

Career Teachers UK is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a North Leeds SEN school. The role is full-time, starts immediately, and may lead to permanent employment for the right candidate.

You will work closely with teachers to help students access learning, build confidence, and achieve personal goals, while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Confident, resilient, and able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN.
• Support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Encourage independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Tools

None

Job description

Career Teachers UK is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a North Leeds SEN school. The role is full-time, starts immediately, and may lead to permanent employment for the right candidate.

You will work closely with teachers to help students access learning, build confidence, and achieve personal goals, while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.