KS2 1:1 Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Pay: £92.56–£95 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term | Temporary
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

About the Role

At Engage Education, we specialise in recruiting education professionals and understand the importance of finding the right role and school for you.

We are currently recruiting a 1:1 KS2 Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in Leeds, supporting a child with additional needs within a Key Stage 2 classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support, helping the pupil access the curriculum, overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The Role – KS2 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil within a KS2 classroom.

• Supporting the child to access the national curriculum and participate in classroom activities.

• Adapting learning activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs and abilities.

• Supporting communication, social interaction and positive relationships with peers.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement with learning.

• Supporting emotional regulation and implementing appropriate behaviour management strategies where required.

• Delivering targeted learning activities and interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow individual support plans and monitor progress.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience supporting children with additional needs, ideally within a primary school.

• Experience working with KS2-aged children.

• An understanding of different special educational needs, such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties or learning disabilities.

• Confidence providing dedicated 1:1 support.

• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

Experience within a mainstream primary school or specialist SEND setting would be particularly advantageous.

Why Work with Engage Education?

As an Engage Teaching Assistant, you can benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay rates.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities.

• Free CPD and professional development sessions.

• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant.

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers.

• A £50 Amazon voucher through our candidate referral scheme, subject to eligibility.

How to Apply

If you have experience supporting primary-aged children with additional needs and would love to make a difference to a child’s educational journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or send your CV to hannah.day@engage-education.com to find out more.

All applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before starting work.

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