Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (INDLEE1) Headingley, England

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Are you passionate about helping children and young people with additional learning needs achieve their full potential? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are ever the same?

Career Teachers is working in partnership with a fantastic specialist school to recruit dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistants for full‑time, long‑term positions starting in September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive educational setting that caters for students aged 3 to 19 years with a wide range of additional learning needs. Successful candidates will initially be employed through Career Teachers, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract directly with the school following a successful placement.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting students with communication and social development
• Supporting learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Implementing behaviour support strategies where required
• Supporting personal care needs when necessary
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals who genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• A positive, patient, and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships with students and staff

Familiarity with various needs, such as:

• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties
• Complex Needs
• Physical Disabilities
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Full‑time, long‑term role from September 2026
• Opportunity to join an outstanding and supportive specialist school
• Potential for a permanent contract with the school
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A rewarding career where you can make a genuine impact every day
• Dedicated support from the Career Teachers team throughout your placement

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant looking for a long‑term opportunity where you can grow your career while transforming young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Career Teachers and take the first step towards a rewarding permanent position within a thriving specialist school community.