Special needs teaching assistants Work, Jobs in Leeds, Eng (with Salaries)

Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant
Sense Education —Leeds
- £94 - £110 a day
- Temporary
- Cooking
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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14h
Disability Support Worker (Classroom-Based)
Sense Education —Leeds
- £14.60 - £16.90 an hour
- Temporary
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
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1d
One to One Teaching Assistant
Polaris Education —Leeds
- £21,257.48 - £23,232.69 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sense Education —Leeds
- £14.60 - £16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Psychology
- In-person
- Annual leave
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Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Polaris Education —Leeds
- £21,257.00 - £23,232.69 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
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Support Staff
The HOPE Centre For Inclusion —Leeds
- Childcare
- Communication skills
Teaching Assistant
Al-Furqaan Prep School —Dewsbury
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Free parking
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SEND Learning Support Assistants
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council —Bradford
- £13.69 - £14.59 an hour
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
- School
5d
Inclusion Support Worker
UTC Leeds —Leeds
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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2d
Teaching Assistant 2 - (SEMH & SEN)
City of York Council —York
- £25,480 - £26,319 a year
- School
- Teaching
9d
Learning Support Assistant
Leeds College of Building —Leeds
- £19,117.01 - £24,926.88 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Teaching Assistant - Coram House
Ackworth School —Pontefract
- £19,705.95 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- School
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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7d
Level 3 Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistants
Birth to 19 Apprenticeship Academy —Bradford
- From £8 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- School
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Educational Teaching Assistant - Windmill Primary School
Kirklees Council —Batley
- Monday to Friday
- School
5d
Teaching Assistant
John Jamieson School —Leeds
- £18,540 a year
- School
Learning Support Assistant
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £22,128 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Word
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
Teaching Assistants / HLTA's (Supply)
m2r Education —York
- Teaching
Specialist Learning Support Practitioner (Autism)
York College —Bishopthorpe
- £26,815 - £27,616 a year
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
6d
Educational Teaching Assistant (Early Intervention Lead) - Norristhorpe Junior & Infant School
Kirklees Council —Liversedge
- School
5d
Educational Teaching Assistant - Headfield Junior School
Kirklees Council —Dewsbury
- Temporary
- School

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Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant

Sense Education -
Leeds

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time | Temp to perm | Full-time
£94 - £110 a day
14 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Special education
Social work
Cooking
Working with children
NVQ
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

From Learning to Living: SEN Teaching Assistant – Post-16 Pathways
Support young people as they take their next step into adulthood.

Summary
Are you passionate about preparing young people with special educational needs for life beyond the classroom? Sense Education is hiring for a specialist post-16 provision, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 16–19 with Autism, learning differences, and communication needs. The focus here is practical, person-centred, and aspirational—supporting each student to gain independence, build confidence, and prepare for adult life. Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome. This is a long-term position with the potential to become permanent.

The Role
This is not your typical classroom assistant role. You’ll be supporting students both in and beyond the classroom, helping them gain skills they’ll use every day—from travel training and shopping lists to work experience and social interaction.

Your day-to-day may include:

Providing 1:1 or small group support for social, emotional, and learning needs
Helping students develop life and vocational skills such as budgeting, cooking, or using public transport
Supporting work placements and community-based learning
Managing and de-escalating behaviour with calm, consistent approaches
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external agencies to help students meet their goals
Supporting transition planning for adulthood, including further education and supported living

Whether you’re preparing a student for a job interview, accompanying them on a bus journey, or guiding them through their daily schedule, your support will be instrumental in shaping their future.

Who This Role is For
We’re looking for someone practical, patient, and deeply committed to helping young people thrive. You may come from education, care, health, or social work—or simply have personal experience and a passion for SEND.

You’ll need:

Minimum qualifications required: A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
Experience supporting individuals with Autism, learning disabilities, or additional needs
An understanding of positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
A proactive, flexible attitude and a genuine commitment to inclusion
Great communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Confidence supporting independence in real-world settings, not just the classroom

A Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential for the right person with relevant experience.

The School
This specialist post-16 provision is part of a well-regarded SEND school with a strong focus on holistic development. Students access a highly personalised curriculum designed around life skills, employability, and wellbeing. Staff here work closely together to foster trust, independence, and long-term success for every learner.

Working Hours and Details

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
Term time only
Location - Leeds
Role Type: Full Time / Part time
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.90 per hour

The Benefits

Competitive pay
Term-time only hours with no weekend or shift work
Training and support from a skilled, values-driven team
A meaningful step into or forward in education, social care, or psychology
Opportunity to progress into a permanent role

If you're ready to be part of a team that helps young people grow in confidence and independence, apply now and make a lasting impact.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: £94.00-£110.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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special needs teaching assistants jobs in leeds, eng

Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant

Disability Support Worker (Classroom-Based)

One to One Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Support Staff

Teaching Assistant

SEND Learning Support Assistants

Inclusion Support Worker

Teaching Assistant 2 - (SEMH & SEN)

Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Coram House

Level 3 Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistants

Educational Teaching Assistant - Windmill Primary School

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistants / HLTA's (Supply)

Specialist Learning Support Practitioner (Autism)

Educational Teaching Assistant (Early Intervention Lead) - Norristhorpe Junior & Infant School

Educational Teaching Assistant - Headfield Junior School

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