SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent (Term-time only)
Salary: £90-£100 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
The Education Network is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Leeds to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role is offered on a temporary to permanent basis, providing an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to secure a long-term position within a supportive and inclusive school environment.
The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will play a vital role in helping pupils to engage with their learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing lessons and adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing in and out of the classroom.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of individualised learning programmes.

About You We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and use their initiative when required.
• Committed to supporting the holistic development of every child.

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in an educational or care setting).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Desirable:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH or complex needs.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from The Education Network team throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives.

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.