SEN Teaching Assistant – Bank Staff

SEN Teaching Assistant – Bank Staff
Pudsey

At Engage Education, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment where every young person can achieve their full potential. We are looking to recruit dedicated and flexible Bank SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team and provide high-quality support across our sites in Pudsey and the wider Leeds area as required.

About the Role

As a Bank SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work on an ad-hoc basis to support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication, interaction, sensory, physical, medical, and learning needs.
• Assisting teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes and interventions.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing in line with school policies.
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.
• Supporting pupils during classroom activities, educational visits, and enrichment opportunities.

The Pupils You Will Support

The school supports children and young people with a diverse range of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex communication needs
• Physical and medical needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Sensory processing and sensory integration needs

Experience of supporting pupils with autism, complex learning needs, sensory-based approaches, communication systems (such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC), and positive behaviour support strategies would be advantageous.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in schools or other settings.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Is flexible and adaptable to meet the varying needs of pupils and the school.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• Flexible bank staff opportunities to fit around your availability.
• The opportunity to work within a highly regarded specialist provision.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Experience working with a wide range of SEND needs and specialist approaches.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and all relevant pre-employment checks.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and would like to join our bank staff team, we would welcome your application.