Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Are you calm under pressure, compassionate, and eager to help young people thrive? Sense Education is working with a specialist SEN school in

Leeds

that supports pupils with

Autism, communication needs, and complex learning differences

. We're looking for a

dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant

to join their committed, welcoming team.

About the Role:

This is a hands-on, fulfilling position working closely with pupils aged 4-19 who benefit from

structure, empathy, and personalised learning

. You'll support learning, behaviour, and wellbeing in small class settings, helping students build confidence, regulate emotions, and develop independence.

Your Day-to-Day Could Include:

Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups Assisting with

sensory regulation

,

visual supports

, and

communication tools

Adapting classroom tasks and following

individual EHCPs

Encouraging

emotional regulation

and positive behaviour strategies Supporting

personal care

when required (full training provided) Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team
Who We're Looking For:

You might come from education, youth work, care, or have personal experience supporting someone with additional needs. More than anything, we're looking for someone who is:

Patient, adaptable, and resilient

A team player

with good communication skills Comfortable supporting

behavioural and emotional needs

Willing to assist with

personal care

and

follow behaviour support plans

Open to learning approaches such as

PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration

(training provided)
Experience working with children or young people with

Autism, ADHD, or non-verbal communication needs

is ideal--but not essential.

About the School:

This welcoming SEN school in Leeds focuses on helping children with Autism and complex needs reach their potential in a structured, nurturing setting. Staff work closely together, with small class sizes, a strong team culture, and ongoing CPD and support for all team members.

Why Join Sense Education?

Weekly pay Full-time or part-time roles available Ongoing

SEN and safeguarding training

Routes to

temp-to-perm

opportunities
Hours & Schedule:

Location:

Leeds

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Contract:

Temp to Perm; full-time or part-time considered

Pay:

90-105 per day
If you're calm under pressure, kind at heart, and excited about working with children who experience the world differently--we'd love to hear from you.

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: 90.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person