Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs?

Are you confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour?

Are you a patient and adaptable Special Needs Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with schools across the South Leeds area, including LS10 and LS11, supporting children with a range of additional needs and behavioural difficulties. The schools provide supportive learning environments focused on helping pupils engage with their education and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant who is open to day-to-day work or a long-term role. The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping to manage behaviour, encourage engagement and provide effective support both in and outside the classroom.

The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• A willingness to support pupils according to their individual needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Special Needs Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.