SEND 1:1 Classroom Support

Leeds | Pontefract | Full-time | Temporary

Are you a passionate and motivated person, looking to make a difference to the lives of children with additional needs?

Leader Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to support children and young people with behavioural difficulties in mainstream & specialist SEND schools across Leeds & Pontefract. These are long-term temporary roles, ideal for candidates seeking a consistent, full-time position in a supportive and structured environment.

You will support pupils in a 1:1 setting who have a wide range of additional needs, including speach and language difficulties, sensory needs, behavioural and social differences.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum
• Assisting in the development of independence, and confidence
• Supporting communication, language and social development
• Transferring pupils safely between sites
• 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
. We are looking for people based in the Leeds area, with the right attitude and transferable skills to be able to support young people with challenging behaviours. What matters most for this role is a genuine passion for supporting children on their education journey, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to a long-term placement.

• Sociology
• Health & Social Care
• Speach & Language Therapy
• Psychology
• Early Years Development
• Sport
• Creative Arts
• Theatre
• Other relevant fields

Leader Education provides expert support to schools and candidates across the Education Sector. We partner with inclusive mainstream & SEND specialist schools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional and complex learning needs, providing consistent and high-quality staffing solutions.

• 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.