SEND TA - Leeds

Justteachers Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Pupil Referral Unit in the Leeds area on a long-term basis from September. The role is full-time with an immediate start, and we are actively shortlisting candidates.

The setting offers a structured, supportive, and trauma-informed environment for secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support learning and wellbeing, employing de-escalation and restorative

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or a related support role.
• Demonstrated experience working with children or young people with SEND, ideally within a secondary setting.
• Solid understanding of behaviour management, de-escalation, and emotional regulation strategies.
• Two professional references, preferably from education or school-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and behavioural challenges to access learning.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils who faced barriers in mainstream settings.
• Apply behavior management strategies, including de-escalation and restorative practices.
• Assist with delivering tailored learning plans to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to support progress and wellbeing.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Education

Education/Childcare qualification

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Leeds area on a long-term basis from September.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start, and we are actively shortlisting candidates. The setting offers a structured, supportive, and trauma-informed environment for secondary-aged pupils who attend alternative provision due to behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural challenges to access learning and successfully reintegrate into education
• Developing positive, supportive relationships with pupils who may have faced barriers in mainstream settings
• Applying effective behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation and restorative practices
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning plans to meet individual student needs
• Collaborating with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to support student progress and wellbeing

Pre-requisites

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or a related support role
• Demonstrated experience working with children or young people with SEND, ideally within a secondary setting
• A solid understanding of behaviour management techniques, de-escalation methods, and emotional regulation strategies
• Two professional references, preferably from education or school-based roles