Sen Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 – £110 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term / Potential Permanent Opportunities

Do you have experience supporting children with additional learning needs?

Are you confident supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or other SEND needs?

Would you like to work across different primary schools while having the opportunity to secure a longer-term or permanent position?

TeacherActive is looking for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream primary schools throughout Leeds.

Schools require additional support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including general SEND classroom support, 1:1 support and small-group interventions. Opportunities are available on a day-to-day basis alongside long-term placements and potentially permanent positions.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will:

Have previous experience supporting children with SEND

Have experience with needs such as Autism/ASC, ADHD and SEMH

Be confident providing 1:1 support

Have an understanding of EHCPs and individual support plans

Be able to support children with emotional regulation

Have strong behaviour management skills

Be calm, patient and consistent when supporting pupils

Ideally hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

Experience within mainstream primary schools, SEND provisions, alternative provisions or specialist settings will all be considered.

TeacherActive will offer you:

Competitive rates of pay

A dedicated consultant

Flexible work around your availability

Opportunities across different Leeds primary schools

Day-to-day, long-term and potential permanent positions

FREE CPD through our My-Progression platform

PAYE payments with no administration charges

Referral bonuses when you recommend other education professionals

If you're experienced in SEND and looking for your next opportunity supporting primary-aged pupils, apply today.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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