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Sen Teaching Assistant (Contract)

5 October by TeacherActive : North : Yorkshire : Leeds: EY

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Yorkshire and the Humber -West Yorkshire -Leeds
Salary:
£95 - £110/day

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 – £110 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term / Potential Permanent Opportunities

Do you have experience supporting children with additional learning needs?

Are you confident supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or other SEND needs?

Would you like to work across different primary schools while having the opportunity to secure a longer-term or permanent position?

TeacherActive is looking for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream primary schools throughout Leeds.

Schools require additional support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including general SEND classroom support, 1:1 support and small-group interventions. Opportunities are available on a day-to-day basis alongside long-term placements and potentially permanent positions.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will:

  • Have previous experience supporting children with SEND

  • Have experience with needs such as Autism/ASC, ADHD and SEMH

  • Be confident providing 1:1 support

  • Have an understanding of EHCPs and individual support plans

  • Be able to support children with emotional regulation

  • Have strong behaviour management skills

  • Be calm, patient and consistent when supporting pupils

  • Ideally hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

Experience within mainstream primary schools, SEND provisions, alternative provisions or specialist settings will all be considered.

TeacherActive will offer you:

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • A dedicated consultant

  • Flexible work around your availability

  • Opportunities across different Leeds primary schools

  • Day-to-day, long-term and potential permanent positions

  • FREE CPD through our My-Progression platform

  • PAYE payments with no administration charges

  • Referral bonuses when you recommend other education professionals

If you're experienced in SEND and looking for your next opportunity supporting primary-aged pupils, apply today.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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