Teaching Assistant – Special Needs

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Leeds

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Career Teachers is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Leeds this September.

About the Role

• Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Location: Leeds
• Contract: Full-time, entire academic year (with potential for permanent placement)
• Start Date: September

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you’ll support learners of all ages with special educational needs, including autism. You’ll work closely with teachers and other professionals to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, helping students achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with special educational needs
• Assist in creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Foster a positive and engaging learning atmosphere
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals
• Support students in developing social and communication skills

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children with SEN (preferred but not essential)
• A compassionate and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to support learners of varying ages and abilities

Why Join Career Teachers?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, we want to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with Career Teachers.

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.