SEN Teaching Assistant - Leeds Primary - Supply

Randstad Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term 1:1 placements

Weekly pay with holiday pay

CPD training access

Dedicated Leeds consultant guidance

Referral scheme £300

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to primary children in Leeds.

Join a global agency that prioritises wellbeing, offers specialist CPD, and pays fairly. Expected to contribute to a stable, long-term teaching environment with ongoing guidance from a dedicated Leeds consultant.

Qualifications

• Verifiable UK primary school experience with SEND.
• Experience following EHCPs and adapting tasks to abilities.
• Valid Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to update).
• Excellent de-escalation skills and collaborative approach with SENCOs and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to primary pupils.
• Support learning and behaviour within inclusive classroom settings.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to plan personalised tasks.
• Follow safeguarding policies and school procedures.

Skills

UK Experience

EHCP Implementation

DBS Check

De-escalation

Team Collaboration

Job description

Have you got the patience, empathy, and drive to make a genuine difference to a child with additional needs?

Are you looking for a long-term primary school role in Leeds where you can build strong, meaningful pupil relationships?

Ready to join a global, highly supportive agency that puts your wellbeing first?

Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and proactive Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to primary children in Leeds.

Key Requirements

• Essential UK Experience: Verifiable experience within a UK primary school or specialist setting working alongside children with SEND (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or Speech & Language needs).

• EHCP Implementation: Experience following Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and adapting learning tasks to individual abilities.

• Safeguarding & Compliance: Valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willing to complete a new check).

• Core Skills: Excellent de-escalation skills, a calm demeanor under pressure, and strong collaborative skills with SENCOs and class teachers.

Why Work with Randstad?

• Long-Term Stability: Access to consistent, long-term 1:1 placements that offer real continuity for you and the pupil.

• Fair PAYE Earnings: Excellent daily rates paid weekly, including statutory holiday entitlement.

• Specialist CPD: Complimentary access to specialised training such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.

• Dedicated Specialist: Guidance from a specialist Leeds consultant committed to finding the right environment for your skills.

• Referral Scheme: £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful candidate referral.