Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to permanent opportunity

Job summary

Career Teachers is recruiting for a welcoming SEN school in North Leeds to join as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant for the full academic year, starting September 2026. The role offers a supportive, nurturing environment with opportunities for progression to a permanent contract with the school for the right candidate.

You will support children with SEND, provide one-to-one and small-group assistance, and help develop independence and social skills within a structured educational setting.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Patient, resilient, and enthusiastic.
• Experienced in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings (desirable but not essential).
• Strong communicators with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs.
• Delivering tailored one-to-one and small-group support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Promoting student independence, confidence, and social development.
• Assisting with personalised learning activities and interventions.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Passionate about SEND

Patient and resilient

Strong communicators

Committed to learner potential

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Full Time

SEN School | North Leeds | September Start | Temp to Permanent Opportunity

Ready to make a real difference every single day?

Career Teachers is excited to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-resourced SEN school in North Leeds for a passionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team this September for the full academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs in a nurturing, inclusive, and highly rewarding educational environment. The role will initially be offered through Career Teachers, with a strong possibility of transitioning to a permanent contract directly with the school for the right candidate.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs
• Delivering tailored one-to-one and small-group support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Promoting student independence, confidence, and social development
• Assisting with personalised learning activities and interventions
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

What We're Looking For

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
• Patient, resilient, and enthusiastic
• Experienced in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communicators with a positive and proactive attitude
• Committed to helping every learner reach their full potential

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to take the next step into a rewarding education role, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Apply?

• Full-time role for the academic year
• September 2026 start
• Supportive and welcoming SEN school in North Leeds
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience
• Potential to secure a permanent contract with the school
• A genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same

About Career Teachers

Career Teachers is committed to connecting talented education professionals with outstanding schools across Yorkshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on building lasting partnerships and supporting candidates throughout every stage of their career journey.