Teaching Assistant. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking dedicated and passionate teaching assistants for long-term roles starting in September 2025 at primary schools in Leeds. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting SEND needs, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Join us for competitive pay, flexible opportunities, and a focus on your needs.

Benefits

Flexible registration procedures

Market leading pay rates

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Teaching assistant experience required.
• DBS on update service or willingness to apply.
• Experience working with SEND and/or in care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with SEND needs.
• Assisting in the classroom under teacher supervision.
• Using initiative to enhance children's learning.

Skills

Support SEND needs

Communication

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Do you have any teaching assistant experience supporting children either in or outside the classroom?

Are you passionate about supporting children with various SEND needs?

If this sounds like you and you are now looking for your next challenge then we need you!

We have a number of long term teaching assistant and SEND Support roles starting in September 2025 within our mainstream primary schools based in and around Leeds including the following:

• SEND Support (Autism)-South Leeds
• SEND Support within EYFS-North Leeds
• SEND Support (ADHD,KS1)-East Leeds
• Teaching Assistant (KS1/KS2)-East Leeds
• EAL/Lower ability Support (KS1)-North Leeds
• SEMH Support (KS1)-North Leeds
• SEND Support (Team Teach required)-South Leeds

The ideal candidate will have teaching assistant experience
DBS on the update service or willing to apply for one
Candidates with experience working with children, SEND and/or the care industry will also be considered
A can do attitude and a willingness to help in other areas of the classroom
The ability to use initiative and work well under pressure
The ability to communicate effectively with the children and other staff members

Why work with Academics Ltd?

We can offer you:

the widest range of roles and progression opportunities,
flexible registration procedures
market leading pay rates - paid to scale and beyond
your needs are prioritised

If you are not but know someone who would be good as a teaching assistant then why not recommend them to Academics Ltd, and you could receive a referral bonus of 75.