SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Leeds

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time opportunities also available)
Salary: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September and October start dates available

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEN? Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Youth Worker, or simply someone with a caring nature looking for a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming primary, secondary and specialist schools across the Leeds area. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to children’s lives.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language needs and other additional learning needs.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.

We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous school experience—we value the right attitude just as much as experience.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults (schools, care, residential, youth work, nursery or similar).
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

A Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential.

About us:

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

• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
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• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements.