Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Permanent contract potential

Supportive team

Leeds location

Job summary

Career Teachers are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Leeds, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with diverse learning needs. You will work closely with pupils, helping their academic progress and personal development in a safe, nurturing learning environment.

The role offers full-time hours through our agency with the potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate, plus ongoing professional development and supportive guidance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in education or care settings.
• Passion for helping pupils with additional needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist with the delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Promote independence, confidence and social development.
• Create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and families.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behavioural needs.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour management policies at all times.

Skills

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School (Full-Time)

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Agency: Career Teachers

Career Teachers are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with a wide range of additional learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. The role will initially be through Career Teachers Agency, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who have a variety of special educational needs, disabilities, and complex learning difficulties. You will play a vital role in supporting both their academic progress and personal development, helping them to achieve their full potential within a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Promoting independence, confidence, and social development.
• Creating a calm, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Building strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behavioural needs.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Following safeguarding and behaviour management policies at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Previous experience working with children and young people, ideally within an educational, care, youth work, or SEN setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Confidence in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role within a supportive specialist SEN school.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience across a broad age range of pupils (3-19 years).
• Ongoing support from Career Teachers.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The potential to secure a permanent position within the school.

If you have the skills, dedication, and enthusiasm to support young people with special educational needs and are looking for a full-time opportunity with long-term prospects, we would love to hear from you.

Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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