Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistants – North Leeds

Full-Time Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Through Career Teachers

Career Teachers are seeking dedicated, compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join a highly regarded specialist setting in North Leeds. These full-time roles begin on a long‑term basis, with a strong possibility of progressing to a permanent contract with the school.

🌟 About the Role

You will be supporting children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism and complex learning needs. The school caters for students across varied age groups, so adaptability, patience, and a nurturing approach are key.

👩‍🏫 What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small‑group support
• Assisting with learning activities, communication, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting students with personal development and independence skills

✔️ What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting students with SEND
• Reliability and commitment to full‑time work

🎓 Why Join This School?

• A warm, specialist environment with excellent staff support
• Opportunities for professional development
• A pathway to a permanent role for the right candidates
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day

If you’re enthusiastic about supporting young people with SEND and ready to start as soon as possible, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Career Teachers and take the next step in your education career.

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