Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Leeds

Engage Education is currently looking to recruit a host of creative people to support children with complex physical/medical needs and severe learning difficulties in Leeds (LS9) to start in May 2024 on a full-time contract!

About the role:

This is a full time position to start in May 2024 on a long term contract, stemming to the end of the school year (with the option of a permanent offer). The daily rate of pay is typically between £80 and £100 (paid in alignment with the permanent salary).

We welcome applicants with:

• One year minimum prior experience as a teaching assistant.

• A good understanding of working with students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

• Enthusiastic about raising the attainment of their pupils and delivering the secure, welcoming and warm learning environment that they deserve.

• You will ideally have experience of supporting children with special educational needs or will have a passion to work with students with special educational needs.

• By being proactive, flexible and taking initiative, you will be assisting the class teacher to create a safe space where our pupils can truly shine.

The ideal candidate:

• Patient, flexible and resilient manner.

• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children with special educational needs.

• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.

• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils and staff alike, to support pupils in conjunction with a much wider support network.

About us:

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

• Get paid generously, in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions

• Your own dedicated consultant

• £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus

• 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, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!