Send Learning Support Assistant

Provide Education- West Yorkshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant in Leeds to support students with behavioral, emotional, and mental health issues. The role involves working closely with teachers and students, providing one-on-one assistance, and helping develop learning strategies. Candidates should have relevant experience and a willingness to undergo safeguarding training. Competitive daily pay and specialist support are offered.

Benefits

Dedicated consultants

Competitive daily pay

£100 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational or supportive role is advantageous.
• Patience and resilience are critical for supporting students' needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups or one-on-one with students.
• Support class teachers in addressing diverse student needs.
• Assist in managing student behavior and developing strategies.

Skills

Understanding of BESD, EBD, SEMH

Patience

Empathy

Education

Proof of Safeguarding at Level 1

Up-to-date DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Overview

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: West Yorkshire - Leeds

Start: October 2025

We work exclusively with a number of SEND schools and alternative provisions who require extra support with students who have been identified with Social, Emotional Behavioural or Mental Health issues (BESD, EBD, SEMH). We have a variety of short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities with our client schools across West Yorkshire. We offer full induction training and Level 2 Team Teach certification by our inhouse training team. These roles are generally term time only Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• Support the class teacher in addressing the needs of the pupils
• Assist pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning
• Help to develop and implement IEPs/EHCPs and behaviour management strategies

Requirements / Qualifications

• Have an understanding of needs including BESD, EBD, SEMH and other SpLD
• Be patient, resilient and empathetic to students\' individual needs
• Experience of working with children and young adults as either a Youth Worker, a Sports Coach or within an education setting would be advantageous
• An up-to-date DBS that is on the DBS Update Service (or be willing to undertake a new one)
• Proof of Safeguarding at a minimum of Level 1 (or be willing to undergo online training)

About Provide Education

Provide Education is a leading education recruitment agency placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, HLTAs and Nursery Nurses into Schools and Nurseries across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

Benefits of working with Provide Education

• Dedicated and specialist consultants committed to supporting you on your next career path
• CCS Framework provider
• Competitive rates of daily pay
• £100 refer a friend scheme

Provide Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references and DBS check