Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking a passionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Leeds. The role involves providing support for pupils with various additional needs, including autism and ADHD, on a one-to-one basis. Ideal candidates should possess experience in a school setting and a desire to improve student outcomes. Excellent professional development opportunities and various perks available.

Benefits

Free CPD sessions

Dedicated consultant

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

Wellbeing support

Travel discounts and retail offers

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a UK school setting within the last 2 years.
• Passion for improving the attainment of pupils.
• Some experience with special needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and emotional care for pupils.
• Work on a one-to-one basis with children with additional needs.
• Manage classroom behaviour and provide intervention support.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm for education

Experience with Special Needs

Education

Level 3 support staff qualification

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Required for a Mainstream Primary School in Leeds

About the role:

At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting teaching assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal school for you. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work with pupils on a 1:1 basis temporarily at a fantastic primary school in Leeds.

We are open to applicants who are available immediately as well as for September 2025.

We are on the look out for applicants with professional experience with the following needs;
– Autism
– ADHD
– Global Development Delay
– Medical needs such as; Epilepsy, Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Wheelchair bound etc
– Non-verbal
– Speech and Language
– SEMH
– PMLD

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality teaching assistants to work with these schools to positively impact the progress and attainment of their pupils.

Our Special Needs Teaching Assistants’ duties can include:

• Working with small groups of pupils
• Working on a one-to-one basis with children with additional needs
• Providing personal and emotional care for pupils when needed
• Managing classroom behaviour
• Providing intervention/SATS support for students

The ideal applicant will have:

• Some experience working with young children or in a UK school setting within the last 2 years
• A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupils
• Bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils’
• Level 3 support staff qualification is desired but is not essential providing you have professional Special Needs experience

The school you will be working in:

• A school with a Good OFSTED rating
• Supportive leadership and a low student-to-teacher ratio.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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