SEN Teaching Assistant - Leeds Primary School

Aspire People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs in a nurturing primary school setting in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have experience with children who have varying needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and will be dedicated to developing individualized learning plans that foster confidence and independence. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (particularly MLD, ASD, or communication difficulties).
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach is necessary.
• Genuine passion for working with children who have additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assist with the delivery of personalised learning plans.
• Help pupils build confidence, communication, and independence.
• Support behavior management positively.
• Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leeds Primary School

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Do you want to be part of a supportive and nurturing school community that puts pupils at the heart of everything it does?

We are working to support a specialist school in Manchester to recruit full‑time Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated and experienced team.

The school caters to children aged 5 to 11 with a range of needs including:

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Sensory and/or Physical Needs

SEN TA - About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in supporting pupils to access a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to their individual needs. You’ll work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

SEN TA - Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with their learning and development
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans
• Helping pupils to build confidence, communication and independence
• Supporting the management of behaviour in a positive, inclusive way
• Ensuring a safe, caring and supportive learning environment

SEN TA - What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEN (particularly MLD, ASD, or communication difficulties) is highly desirable
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• A genuine passion for working with children who have additional needs

If you’re ready to be part of a school where every child is valued and every achievement celebrated, we’d love to hear from you.

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.