SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Leeds/Bradford; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking two Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistants to work predominantly 1-2-1 with students in a diverse primary school setting in Leeds. Successful candidates will support children with special educational needs, enhancing their learning experiences through patience, empathy, and effective behaviour management.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Confident in using behaviour management strategies.
• Knowledge of the EHCP process is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work 1-2-1 with pupils with SEND.
• Support children's learning and adapt educational approaches.
• Promote emotional support and inclusivity.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional support

Inclusivity

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant x 2 (Full Time)
Leeds (LS8)
£88.92 £100 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Sept 2025

The role
Vision for Education is currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Leeds (LS8) to start Sept 2025 on a Full-Time basis. We are recruiting for 2 SEND TA roles in the school. These role have the potential to become permanent following a successful supply period;

• SEND Teaching Assistant - working 1-2-1 predominantly with a year 4 aged pupil with ASD. You will work as the child's 1-2-1 and support them through their learning. You must have experience in a similar role and have a strength in behaviour management and be able to adapt learning to suit needs.
• SEND Teaching Assistant - working 1-2-1 predominantly with a Year 1 pupils with SEND needs. You will work as the child's 1-2-1 and support them through their learning. A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications would be beneficial and experience of supporting the EHCP process would also be advantageous.

The school
This school is a inner-city 2 form Primary school located in LS8 that welcomes a diverse range of pupils. Kindess and respect are engrained seemlessly thorughout this very supportive primary school.

Requirements
The desired SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Confident in using behaviour management strategies and providing emotional support

• Have experience working with pupils with SEND

• Have inclusivity at the forefront of your work

• Patient, empathetic, and understanding, with a commitment to enhancing the learning experience for children with SEN

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What we offer
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a 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.