Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: SEN School, Leeds
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: For the rest of the academic year
Agency: Career Teachers

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team at a SEN school in Leeds. This full-time position is available immediately and will continue through the rest of the academic year. You will be working with students who have autism and other additional learning needs, providing essential support to help them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students with special needs.
• Support students individually or in small groups to enhance their learning experience.
• Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of each student.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and record students’ progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents.
• Promote positive behavior and social interactions among students.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with special needs, particularly autism.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to various learning styles and needs.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special education is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting students with special needs and are ready to start immediately, we would love to hear from you! Please click apply now and send in an up to date CV or contact us in branch for any further information.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

– Attend an interview in person;

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.