SEN Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School (LS10, Leeds)
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026
Are you a passionate, patient, and caring individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a supportive and welcoming special needs school based in LS10, Leeds.
About the Role: As an SEN TA, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and reach their full potential. You’ll provide 1:1 or small group support to children with a range of needs including autism (ASC), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs both in and outside the classroom.
• Assisting the teacher with lesson delivery and adapting activities to suit individual learners.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Supporting with personal care where required.
• Building strong, nurturing relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (preferred, but not essential).
• Is patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• (Ideally) holds a relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

In Return, the School Offers:

• A warm, inclusive, and well-resourced environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference every day.

How to Apply: If you’re passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to be part of a caring and forward-thinking school community, we’d love to hear from you.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.