Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Leeds Specialist School | Full-Time, Long-Term Up to £560 per week | Interviewing Immediately

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy to support students with SEN in a specialist setting?

Are you looking for a role that is genuinely rewarding every single day?

We're recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dedicated specialist school in Leeds, working with students with a range of additional needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

You'll provide one-to-one and small group support to students with a range of needs including autism, ADHD and learning difficulties, working closely with teachers and specialist staff to help every young person access education and reach their potential. You'll support academic progress, social development and emotional wellbeing in equal measure.

What's on Offer

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position
• Monday – Friday, term time only (8:00am – 4:00pm)
• Up to £560 per week
• Full induction and comprehensive ongoing training
• Supportive team of experienced SEN professionals
• Excellent pathway into education, psychology or therapy careers

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Compassionate, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with SEN
• Resilient, adaptable and calm under pressure
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional, committed and reliable
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Degree in Psychology, Education or a related subject (2:1 or above preferred)
• Team Teach certification (or willingness to train — full training available)
• Full UK driving licence

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Leeds Specialist School – Up to £560 per week

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