Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme £200

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs in the South Leeds area. The role may be day-to-day or long-term to help pupils engage with their education and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will have SEN experience, strong behaviour management skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, with a patient and adaptable approach. CPD opportunities and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs in and out of the classroom.
• Help manage behaviour and encourage engagement.
• Provide effective support tailored to individual needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patient & adaptable

Individual needs support

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs?

Are you confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour?

Are you a patient and adaptable Special Needs Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with schools across the South Leeds area, including LS10 and LS11, supporting children with a range of additional needs and behavioural difficulties. The schools provide supportive learning environments focused on helping pupils engage with their education and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant who is open to day-to-day work or a long-term role. The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping to manage behaviour, encourage engagement and provide effective support both in and outside the classroom.

The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• A willingness to support pupils according to their individual needs

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.