1:1 Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary School

Location: East Leeds
Pay: £92.56 – £95 per day
Sector: Primary / SEND
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term Temporary

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?

Engage Education is currently recruiting for dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work within mainstream primary schools across Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers to learning and access the same educational opportunities as their peers.

You will be supporting children across all primary age groups, from EYFS through to Year 6, providing tailored 1:1 support to meet their individual learning, communication and developmental needs.

Pupils may have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs and learning difficulties.

What will you be doing?

• Providing 1:1 Support: Working closely with an individual pupil to provide tailored support throughout the school day, helping them access classroom activities and the wider curriculum.

• Supporting Learning and Development: Assisting pupils with literacy, numeracy and other classroom activities, adapting tasks to suit their individual abilities.

• Supporting Autism and Additional Needs: Helping pupils with Autism and other SEND needs manage the school environment, routines and transitions.

• Promoting Communication: Encouraging pupils to develop their communication and interaction skills, using appropriate strategies to support their individual needs.

• Encouraging Independence: Helping children develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

• Supporting Emotional Regulation: Providing reassurance and guidance to help pupils manage their emotions and respond positively to challenges.

• Building Positive Relationships: Developing trusting relationships with pupils, teachers, parents and the wider school team.

• Creating an Inclusive Environment: Ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and included within the mainstream classroom.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally within a school or educational setting.

• An understanding of additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

• A patient, caring and empathetic approach.

• The ability to adapt your support to meet the needs of individual pupils.

• Confidence supporting children who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Why work with Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we are committed to supporting our staff and helping them develop rewarding careers in education.

• Competitive daily pay of £92.56 – £95.

• Free CPD sessions and professional development opportunities.

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• A £50 Amazon voucher when you successfully refer a friend, subject to eligibility.

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers through our partners.

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of primary school settings.

How to apply

If you have experience supporting children with additional needs and would love the opportunity to make a difference within a mainstream primary school, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Hannah at Engage Education for more information.

All applicants must have the appropriate experience and a valid enhanced DBS check before starting work. Full assistance with the DBS process will be provided where required.

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