Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Morley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant based in Leeds, starting ASAP. Candidates must have experience working with children with Autism and SEMH. The role requires supporting children in the classroom, preparing resources with the teacher, and adapting practices based on children's varied needs. This full-time position offers a daily rate of GBP95 - GBP115, working hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, especially with special needs children.
• Level 2 training in support strategies required.
• GCSE in English and Maths at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the classroom environment.
• Prepare resources in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Work collaboratively with other educators and parents.
• Adapt teaching practices to meet diverse needs.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Experience with SEMH

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C

Level 2 training

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Leeds to start ASAP. This is a specialist school that covers a range of special needs and age groups. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Autism and SEMH.

Details:

• Location: Leeds
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Start Date: 19/01/2026
• Duration: Ongoing
• Contract type: Full Time (Long-Term)
• Daily Rate: GBP95 - GBP115 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30pm Mon - Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:

• Support and scaffold children in the classroom.
• Prepare resources with the teacher.
• Work effectively in partnership with other professionals and parents/carers.
• Able to adapt practice to support the varied needs of children.

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• At least Level 2 training.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C.

Eligibility:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child related references.