Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Leeds/Bradford; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Leeds is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. In this full-time role, you'll provide dedicated assistance to pupils with autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and experience in personal care. Competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Comfortable working with a variety of needs including autism and ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Help children thrive in a supportive setting.

Skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to deal with challenging behaviour

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of behaviour management

Experience with personal care

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant

Leeds

Full Time

£88.92 - £95 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

ASAP

The School and Role

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? A welcoming and well-resourced SEN school in Leeds is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. In this role, you\'ll be working closely with pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties, providing 1:1 and small group support to help them thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Requirements

• Ability to relate well to children and adults and communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to deal effectively with students presenting challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques as appropriate
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Knowledge and experience of behaviour management and restorative strategies
• Experienced and comfortable with personal care
• Having a driving licence is desirable for this role

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)