SEN TA

Protocol Education Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Leeds to support pupils with diverse needs within a welcoming school environment.

The role involves providing tailored 1:1 and small-group assistance, promoting confidence and academic progress, and collaborating with teachers and other professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience with children or vulnerable groups, a proactive and flexible attitude, and be ready to obtain or hold an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, positive, and flexible attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in lessons.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Flexible attitude

Proactive attitude

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Make a Difference Every Day

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £93 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Start Date:October 2026

Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive?

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a welcoming and inclusive school in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced teaching assistants, support workers, care professionals, or individuals looking to begin a rewarding career in education.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence both academically and socially. You will work alongside teachers and SEN professionals to provide tailored support that enables every learner to reach their potential.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in lessons.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, positive, and flexible attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rates
• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Long-term career progression within education
• Rewarding role where no two days are the same

Join a team where your support can change a child's future.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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