Teaching Assistant – Bank Staff

Teaching Assistant – Bank Staff
North and East Leeds
08:30am until 15:30pm

I am currently working with a welcoming primary school in the Wetherby area that are seeking Teaching Assistants to support their school on a bank staff basis to help cover with absence. They are looking for someone patient, proactive, and passionate about helping pupils thrive in a supportive learning environment.

About the role

You will be supporting pupils within a classroom environment across various different primary aged groups, but also supporting children on a 1:1 basis that have special educational needs.

The needs of the pupils may include:

• Autism– verbal and non-verbal learners
• Severe learning difficulties (SLD)
• ADHD

We welcome applicants who have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly those with autism or complex learning needs. A positive, calm and nurturing approach is essential.

You will:

• Support pupils with learning, communication, and daily classroom activities
• Build positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident and engaged
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised learning activities
• Encourage independence and celebrate small achievements
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil

Experience with creative activities, Theatre in Education (TIE), sensory learning, or workshop-based activities with children and young people would be beneficial.

About us

We are Engage Education, a trusted education recruitment agency with professional development and ongoing support at our core.

When working with us, you will benefit from:

• Pay in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD and training sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or contact us directly to find out more.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications or relevant experience supporting children or young people. Successful candidates will require a valid enhanced DBS check before starting work – full assistance will be provided.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

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