SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Opportunity | Leeds

£92 - £105 per day | Weekly Pay | Immediate Start Available

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Teaching Personnel is looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join welcoming and supportive primary schools across Leeds.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to further develop your experience within education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £92 - £105 (dependent on experience)
• Weekly pay
• Full-time, consistent work opportunities
• Working hours of 8:15am - 3:30pm
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Enhanced DBS support where required
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Experience within a variety of local primary schools

Your Responsibilities

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs
• Deliver tailored interventions and support programmes
• Support learning across the primary age range
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Monitor and record pupil progress
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to support individual learning plans
• Support small group learning activities where required
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Advocate for pupils and support them in achieving their learning goals

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting
• Hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Possess SEN-specific qualifications or training (advantageous)
• Have a good understanding of the KS1 and/or KS2 curriculum
• Be committed to supporting pupil progress and development
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Patient, empathetic, and supportive
• Passionate about helping every child succeed
• Adaptable and responsive to individual pupil needs
• Positive, proactive, and enthusiastic
• Committed to creating an inclusive educational environment
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Why Join Us?

At Teaching Personnel, we understand the vital role SEN support staff play in transforming children's educational experiences. That's why we work hard to match talented individuals with schools where they can make a genuine impact from day one.

✅ Competitive rates of pay
✅ Full-time, consistent work opportunities
✅ Training and career development opportunities
✅ A supportive and welcoming school environment
✅ Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
✅ Valuable experience supporting pupils with SEN
✅ The opportunity to make a lasting difference every day

Apply Today

If you're ready to begin a rewarding role supporting children with Special Educational Needs across Leeds, we'd love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV today, or contact Cameron at the West Yorkshire Primary Branch for more information.

Help every child thrive, achieve their potential, and enjoy a positive learning experience.