SEND Teaching Assistants
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Level A1-B1 Scale Point 2-6 (pro rata ) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 November 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 2AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1512890 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistants
Temporary until 31st August 2026
(in the first instance, with the possibility of extension beyond)
To start as soon as possible
Level A1-B1 Scale Point 2-6
31.66 hours a week 8.30am – 3.20pm with a 30-minute lunch break
(pro rata to part time hours and term time only)
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint caring and committed SEND teaching assistants to join the dedicated team of staff that take care of and nurture the children and families in our community. We are looking for confident, enthusiastic and calm members of staff who are able to work across the primary school age group.
The roles will primarily involve working under the direction of the class teacher to support individual children with SEND on a 1:1 basis as well as some support of small groups of pupils. The right candidates will be able to demonstrate personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and good humour. Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team, you will be able to respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and the individual children, as well as demonstrating good levels of Maths and English. You will support our children in the development of their faith and spiritual journey.
The successful candidates will:
• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
• Have a passion for working with children with special educational needs and disabilities
• Be team players who are able to communicate well with children and staff
• Be highly motivated to support children in achieving their full potential
• Be outstanding role models who build positive relationships
• Show a willingness to undertake: first aid training, safeguarding training and continued professional development
• Be committed to the school and will contribute to all aspects of school life
In return St. Joseph’s can offer you;
• A Christ-centred community where each day we walk in Jesus footsteps.
• Enthusiastic, happy, well-behaved children - ‘pupils (who) sparkle like diamonds with enthusiasm’ – Ofsted October 2023.
• Friendly and supportive staff within a welcoming school environment – (St Joseph’s) ‘is an oasis of calm in a busy community’ and ‘a school once experienced never forgotten.’
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body, parish and leadership team - ‘The level of care and compassion that senior leaders offer to staff is greatly appreciated by the staff body.’
• A school where parents and carers are extremely supportive –‘Pupils, staff and families know how precious education is’
Potential candidates are welcomed to come and visit our amazing school to meet our wonderful children and feel the unique character that visitors consistently comment on.
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
The attached CES Application Form should be used and returned to school.St Joseph’s is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and registration with the update service will be required for the successful candidate and at least two professional references will be taken and followed up.
Under the guidance set by KCSiE 2025 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. Posts are exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted Candidates will be required to disclose relevant criminal history.
Closing date: Tuesday 4th November at 9am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 5th November
Interviews: Friday 7th November
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Temporary until 31st August 2026
(in the first instance, with the possibility of extension beyond)
To start as soon as possible
Level A1-B1 Scale Point 2-6
31.66 hours a week 8.30am – 3.20pm with a 30-minute lunch break
(pro rata to part time hours and term time only)
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint caring and committed SEND teaching assistants to join the dedicated team of staff that take care of and nurture the children and families in our community. We are looking for confident, enthusiastic and calm members of staff who are able to work across the primary school age group.
The roles will primarily involve working under the direction of the class teacher to support individual children with SEND on a 1:1 basis as well as some support of small groups of pupils. The right candidates will be able to demonstrate personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and good humour. Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team, you will be able to respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and the individual children, as well as demonstrating good levels of Maths and English. You will support our children in the development of their faith and spiritual journey.
The successful candidates will:
• Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
• Have a passion for working with children with special educational needs and disabilities
• Be team players who are able to communicate well with children and staff
• Be highly motivated to support children in achieving their full potential
• Be outstanding role models who build positive relationships
• Show a willingness to undertake: first aid training, safeguarding training and continued professional development
• Be committed to the school and will contribute to all aspects of school life
In return St. Joseph’s can offer you;
• A Christ-centred community where each day we walk in Jesus footsteps.
• Enthusiastic, happy, well-behaved children - ‘pupils (who) sparkle like diamonds with enthusiasm’ – Ofsted October 2023.
• Friendly and supportive staff within a welcoming school environment – (St Joseph’s) ‘is an oasis of calm in a busy community’ and ‘a school once experienced never forgotten.’
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body, parish and leadership team - ‘The level of care and compassion that senior leaders offer to staff is greatly appreciated by the staff body.’
• A school where parents and carers are extremely supportive –‘Pupils, staff and families know how precious education is’
Potential candidates are welcomed to come and visit our amazing school to meet our wonderful children and feel the unique character that visitors consistently comment on.
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
The attached CES Application Form should be used and returned to school.St Joseph’s is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and registration with the update service will be required for the successful candidate and at least two professional references will be taken and followed up.
Under the guidance set by KCSiE 2025 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. Posts are exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted Candidates will be required to disclose relevant criminal history.
Closing date: Tuesday 4th November at 9am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 5th November
Interviews: Friday 7th November
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