Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

i-teachers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Leeds is looking for a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs. Candidates should have at least a 2:1 degree and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a weekly salary of £425 - £500 and opportunities for further education routes.

Benefits

Teacher training routes available

Supportive senior leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree is required.
• Strong academic background including A Levels.
• Prior education experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term, full-time support to primary and secondary students.
• Work 1:1 and in group settings with students with additional learning needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Supportive & patient attitude

Team player

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree

A Levels

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology or core subject graduate who a real passion and interest to support students with additional learning needs by working as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant?

Start building up your classroom experience this term, whilst making a positive impact on the academic progress and wellbeing of students with an autism diagnosis, at this welcoming & cohesive Leeds school.

The Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant opportunity would see you work alongside an experience SEN Teacher and a team of Teaching Assistants, working on a 1:1 and group basis with students.

The autism specialist school has a sterling reputation of working with i-teachers’ graduates, with many Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants going onto their teacher training plan or further education routes.
To register your interest or to find out more, simply apply on this page or contact Michaela at i-teachers.

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant – The role:

• Long-term, full-time support role
• £425 – £500 term-time weekly rate
• Support primary and secondary students
• Work with students on a 1:1 & group basis
• Shortlisting & interviewing ASAP

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant – Person Specification:

• Minimum 2:1 degree
• Strong academic background e.g. A Levels
• Supportive & patient attitude & manner
• Desire to support others
• Strong communication skills
• Can work as an individual
• Team player
• Prior education experience is preferable

The school:

• Students age range 4 -11
• Modern facilities & resources
• Exceptional & supportive senior leadership
• Teacher training routes available
• Close to good transport links in Leeds