Salary: £90 - 105 per day
Reference: SENDTAL2
Primary School SEND Teaching Assistant
Leeds
Leader Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated people to support to support children and young people with behavioural difficulties in mainstream & specialist SEND schools across Leeds.
The Role
You will work closely in classrooms with pupils who have a wide range of additional needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, sensory needs, behavioural and social differences.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum
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Assisting in the development of independence, and confidence
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Supporting communication and social development
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Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil
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Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment
Experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential, what matters most for this role is a genuine passion for supporting children, particularly those with special educational needs, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to a long-term placement.
Ideal candidates may have degrees / backgrounds such as:
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Sociology
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Health & Social Care
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Psychology
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Early Years Development
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Sport
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Drama/Theatre
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Creative Arts
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Other relevant fields
About Leader Education
Leader Education provides expert support to schools and candidates across the Education Sector. We partner with specialist schools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional and complex learning needs, providing consistent and high-quality staff.
What We Offer
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Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll
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Ongoing support and training opportunities
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Access to in-house Team Teach and SEND-specific training
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A dedicated consultant to support you
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Full compliance with AWR to ensure correct pay and working conditions
All candidates must complete our Safer Recruitment process. An Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS is required. If you do not currently hold one, you can apply through Leader Education.
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