Semi-formal SEND Teaching Assistant
We are a specialist education recruitment agency working in close partnership with a welcoming and supportive school in Leeds, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support within their semi-formal classroom.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who require a structured but flexible approach to learning, combining elements of both formal and informal teaching. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong staff support and commitment to meeting the individual needs of every learner.
The Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant in a semi-formal class, you will:
· Support pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD and moderate learning difficulties
· Assist in delivering a semi-formal curriculum, balancing academic learning with life skills and communication development
· Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual EHCP targets
· Help implement routines, sensory strategies and behaviour support plans#
· Encourage independence, social interaction and emotional regulation
· Work closely with teachers, professionals and other support staff
The Ideal Candidate:
· Understands the importance of routine, consistency and differentiated support
· Is calm, patient and adaptable to changing needs throughout the day
· Has strong communication skills and is willing to learn alternative communication techniques
· Has a nurturing approach and gets stuck into anything thrown at them
Qualifications & Requirements:
· Minimum qualifications required – A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree or equivalent)
· Experience supporting children with SEND
· Passionate working with young children or adults with disabilities
Location – Leeds
Role Type: Full Time/ Part Time/ Temp - Perm
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.90 per hour
Working Hours
Monday – Friday
8.30am – 3.30pm
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and want to be part of a setting that truly values inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.
Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do, and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education, you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Pay: £14.60-£16.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
