Primary School SEND Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Elementary School, School Counselor
Primary School SEND Teaching Assistant Leeds
Leader Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated people to support children and young people with behavioural difficulties in mainstream & specialist SEND schools across Leeds.
The RoleYou will work closely in classrooms with pupils who have a wide range of additional needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, sensory needs, behavioural and social differences.
Key responsibilities will include:- Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum
- Assisting in the development of independence, and confidence
- Supporting communication and social development
- Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil
- Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment
Experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential
, what matters most for this role is a genuine passion for supporting children, particularly those with special educational needs, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to a long-term placement.
- Sociology
- Health & Social Care
- Psychology
- Early Years Development
- Sport
- Drama/Theatre
- Creative Arts
- Other relevant fields
- Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll
- Ongoing support and training opportunities
- Access to in-house Team Teach and SEND-specific training
- A dedicated consultant to support you
- Full compliance with AWR to ensure correct pay and working conditions
All candidates must complete our Safer Recruitment process. An Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS is required. If you do not currently hold one, you can apply through Leader Education.
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