SEND Secondary TA - Leeds

Justteachers Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school on a long-term basis from September. The role involves delivering tailored learning activities and supporting students with SEND in lessons.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to promote inclusion, positive behaviour and student wellbeing, with immediate start for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND students in a secondary setting
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation knowledge
• Ability to implement individualised learning activities and support plans

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils with SEND to engage in lessons and school activities
• Assist with tailored learning activities and differentiated support
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to monitor progress and wellbeing

Skills

SEND support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Team collaboration

Education

Qualifications in education/childcare/youth work/support work

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in the Leeds area on a long-term basis from September.

This full-time role is available to start immediately, with shortlisting currently underway. The school is dedicated to providing a structured, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can achieve both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEND to engage positively in lessons and the wider school environment
  Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities and differentiated support
  Implementing behaviour management strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and individual support plans
  Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support student progress and wellbeing

Pre-requisites:

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work
Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in a secondary setting
Strong knowledge of behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and emotional regulation approaches
Two professional references, ideally from education or school-based settings