Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Shape Young Lives in a Supportive Primary Classroom

Summary

A welcoming specialist primary school in Leeds is seeking an experienced Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with solid experience supporting children with additional needs--whether gained in schools, SEN settings, care, or therapy environments--to take the next step in their career. Both full-time and part-time applications are encouraged.

About the Role

As a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work with pupils aged 4-11 with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and global developmental delay. Working alongside experienced teachers and therapists, you'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop both academically and socially.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

Deliver 1:1 and small group support in a structured, nurturing classroom Use visual supports, sensory strategies, and consistent routines to engage pupils Support children's emotional regulation and model positive behaviour strategies Help adapt learning activities to suit each child's developmental level Foster communication, independence, and self-esteem Contribute to a calm, consistent, and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

This role is ideal for candidates with meaningful experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals. Those from education, care, youth services, or therapy backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

You'll need to bring:

Proven experience supporting children with SEND Calm, patient, and resilient attitude Strong communication skills and professional teamwork Understanding of autism, ADHD, or speech and language needs Commitment to supporting inclusive education

About the School

This specialist primary provision offers small class sizes, sensory-friendly spaces, and a child-led approach focused on communication, creativity, and wellbeing. The school promotes teamwork and professional growth, ensuring every pupil is supported in a way that suits them best.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, term-time only. Both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Why Join?

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional development tailored to SEND Pathway towards permanent employment

Ready to Take Your Experience Further?

If you're passionate about supporting primary-aged children with additional needs and want to use your skills in a nurturing, school-based role, apply now for a September start.

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 Type: Temp to perm

Pay: 95.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person