Teaching Assistant Special Needs

Career Teachers UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Potential permanent contract

Job summary

Career Teachers is partnering with a warm SEN school in Leeds to recruit Special Needs Teaching Assistants for immediate start. These full-time roles run for the remainder of the academic year with the potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate.

You will support pupils with autism, SEMH, and other needs, delivering tailored one-to-one and small group support alongside teachers and therapists in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable children and young people.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, patience and empathy.
• Experience in SEN, care, youth work or similar environments.
• Committed to helping learners overcome barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support.
• Assist with delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Build positive relationships to encourage confidence and independence.
• Implement behaviour management strategies effectively.
• Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Leeds | Full-Time | Immediate Start | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Make a difference where it matters most.

Career Teachers are proud to be working in partnership with a warm, welcoming, and highly supportive SEN school in Leeds that is seeking dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their team immediately. These are full-time positions running for the remainder of the academic year, with the exciting opportunity to secure a permanent contract for the right candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them unlock their full potential in a nurturing educational environment.

The Role

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), learning difficulties, and complex behavioural needs. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you will help create a positive and inclusive learning experience for every student.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored one-to-one and small group support
• Assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Building positive relationships that encourage confidence and independence
• Implementing behaviour management strategies effectively
• Promoting a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Are confident managing challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner
• Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrate resilience, patience, and empathy
• Have experience in SEN, care, youth work, support work, residential settings, mental health services, or similar environments
• Are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success

Why Join Through Career Teachers?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment team
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN school experience
• Genuine pathway to a permanent position within the school
• Work within a welcoming, collaborative, and caring school community

Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.