SEN Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Location: Leeds
Salary: £92.63 - £105 per day (based on a 6.5-hour working day)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time

Teaching Personnel are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work full-time from September across a range of specialist schools and alternative provisions in Leeds.

We are looking for resilient, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, complex learning needs and communication difficulties.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Support students with personal care where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Social Care
• Residential Children's Care
• Youth Work
• Prison Services
• Secure Settings
• Residential Treatment Centres (RTC)
• Mental Health Support
• Sports Coaching
• Behaviour Mentoring
• Support Work

We are looking for people who are:

• Calm, patient and resilient.
• Passionate about making a difference.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communicators.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £105.
• Full-time opportunities from September.
• Ongoing CPD and free online training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for September starts.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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