SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are looking for a teaching assistant with a real passion for helping children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will be qualified/experience. Newly qualified lvl 2 and lvl 3 Teaching assistants are welcome to apply. Details: * Location - Leeds * Position - SEN Teaching Assistant * Contract or position start date - October 6th * Duration / Likely Duration - Long-Term Contract * Full time/Part time - Full time * Rate of pay - GBP85 - GBP115 per day (depending on experience) * Hours 8:30 am 3:30pm : Mon Fri (term time only) Responsibilities: Support and scaffold children in the classroom. Prepare resources with the teacher. Work effectively in Partnership with other professionals and parents/carers. Able to adapt practice to support the varied needs of children. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS * At least Level 2 trained * GCSE English and Maths grade C TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: * Hold Right to Work in the UK * Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application * Provide two professional child related references

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £85.00 and £115.00 Per Hour

Published at

14-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English