Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Long-term assignment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Career Teachers are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming SEN school in Leeds on a full-time, long-term basis, starting 3rd November. You will work in a supportive environment with students aged 3 to 19 with diverse needs, providing targeted support and helping them access education.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers, and collaborating with therapists and other professionals to achieve individual learning goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEND pupils is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• Experience supporting learners with autism, complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or communication needs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with communication, social, emotional, sensory, and behavioural needs.
• Help create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage student independence and participation in school activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support individual learning outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Full-Time | Long-Term Role | Start Date: 3rd November
Through Career Teachers

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Career Teachers are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive SEN school on a full-time, long-term basis, starting 3rd November.

This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 3 to 19 years old with a range of additional learning needs, helping them to access education, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with communication, social, emotional, sensory, and behavioural needs.
• Help create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage student independence and participation in school activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support individual learning outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with SEND pupils is essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Experience supporting learners with autism, complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or communication needs would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Full-time hours in a specialist SEN school setting.
• Long-term opportunity with potential for ongoing work.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Career Teachers consultant.
• Valuable experience working within a highly rewarding educational environment.

Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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