SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Leeds to support children with SEND and SEMH on a supply basis.

You will work across multiple Key Stages, providing 1:1 and general classroom support. The role offers short-term and long-term opportunities with a daily rate of £100–£115, paid PAYE, and access to CPD courses, with a dedicated team to assist from onboarding to placement. 24/7 consultant support available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children within a primary school or educational setting
• Experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Confidence providing 1:1 and general classroom support
• The ability to work effectively across different Key Stages
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support alongside 1:1 support for children with SEND and SEMH needs
• Work across multiple Key Stages

Skills

1:1 support

General classroom support

Multi Key Stages

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ temporary / £100 - 115 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs?

Are you confident providing 1:1 support while also working effectively within the wider classroom?

Do you have a patient, adaptable and positive approach to supporting pupils across different Key Stages?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School in Leeds that provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for children across multiple Key Stages. The school is committed to helping pupils with a range of abilities and additional needs engage positively with their education and reach their potential.

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work on a supply basis, with both short-term and long-term opportunities available. The successful Teaching Assistant will work across multiple Key Stages, providing general classroom support alongside 1:1 support for children with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children within a primary school or educational setting
• Experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Confidence providing 1:1 and general classroom support
• The ability to work effectively across different Key Stages
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.