£80/day to £90/day
Leeds, England
Contract, Variable

SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted by Engage Education.

SEND Teaching Assistant - School in Leeds

I am currently working with a lovely school in Leeds who are urgently seeking a behavioural specialist to support their secondary-age pupils to start immediately.

Our school have a high number of SEND pupils with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.

About the role:

Working with children and young people aged 5 - 15 in mainstream or SEND schools across North West London.

The needs of the pupils they cater for range from:

  • ASC (verbal and non-verbal)
  • Learning difficulties
  • Complex needs
  • Challenging behaviours

Ideal applicants:

  • If you have previous SEND experience (either professionally or personally)
  • If you are a Psychology, Mental Health, Education and Actor/Arts Graduate/undergrad
  • If you have previous Youth Work or Support Work experience
  • SEND: Autism, Complex Needs, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Physical Disabilities and mobility difficulties

We welcome applicants with a good understanding of working with students with severe ASC and profound, multiple learning difficulties and are enthusiastic about raising the attainment of their pupils.

You will ideally have experience in supporting children with special educational needs or will have a passion for working with students with special educational needs. Working with Theatre in Education (TIE) or workshops with children are beneficial. By being proactive and taking initiative, you are going to be able to build relationships with students and gain knowledge of a wide variety of needs.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

  • Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
  • Free CPD sessions
  • Your own dedicated consultant
  • Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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SEND Teaching Assistant - School in Leeds

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