SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0930d2c1-f271-4a3b-9c80-2ca758c82a1b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidates will:
• Support children individually, in groups and across a class
• Work with the class teachers in supporting teaching and learning
• Inspire and engage children creatively in the learning process
• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Be committed to our school and maintaining effective relationships within our school community
• Be committed to the happiness, wellbeing self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
• Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school
• Preferably be a practising Catholic or willing to support the ethos and practices of our Catholic school
Desirable attributes:
• Knowledge or understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Experience or familiarity with Intensive Interaction.
• Previous experience working with children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Positive, eager learners and a caring, inclusive atmosphere.
• Supportive, committed staff and a school community where everyone belongs.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow.
• A school where your contribution is valued and children thrive.
Further details about the role
Main Duties:
Ø To safeguard pupils
Ø To support the Catholic ethos of the school
Ø To attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
Ø To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
Ø To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Ø To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Ø To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Ø To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
Ø To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work
Ø To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
Ø To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
Ø To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
Ø To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
Ø To provide clerical/administrative support – photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
Ø To support pupils to understand instructions
Ø To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies – literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
Ø To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
Ø To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
Ø To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, SEND, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Ø To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils, including those with SEND across the four broad areas of need (Communication & Interaction, Cognition & Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory & Physical), have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Ø To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Ø To appreciate and support the role of other professionals, including the SENCO and external agencies
Ø To attend relevant meetings as required
Ø To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required, including SEND training
Ø To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes if applicable
Ø To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Ø To support pupils over lunchtimes and breaks as required.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The successful candidates will:
• Support children individually, in groups and across a class
• Work with the class teachers in supporting teaching and learning
• Inspire and engage children creatively in the learning process
• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Be committed to our school and maintaining effective relationships within our school community
• Be committed to the happiness, wellbeing self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
• Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school
• Preferably be a practising Catholic or willing to support the ethos and practices of our Catholic school
Desirable attributes:
• Knowledge or understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Experience or familiarity with Intensive Interaction.
• Previous experience working with children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Positive, eager learners and a caring, inclusive atmosphere.
• Supportive, committed staff and a school community where everyone belongs.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow.
• A school where your contribution is valued and children thrive.
Further details about the role
Main Duties:
Ø To safeguard pupils
Ø To support the Catholic ethos of the school
Ø To attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
Ø To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
Ø To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Ø To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Ø To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Ø To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
Ø To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work
Ø To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
Ø To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
Ø To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
Ø To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
Ø To provide clerical/administrative support – photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
Ø To support pupils to understand instructions
Ø To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies – literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
Ø To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
Ø To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
Ø To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, SEND, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Ø To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils, including those with SEND across the four broad areas of need (Communication & Interaction, Cognition & Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory & Physical), have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Ø To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Ø To appreciate and support the role of other professionals, including the SENCO and external agencies
Ø To attend relevant meetings as required
Ø To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required, including SEND training
Ø To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes if applicable
Ø To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Ø To support pupils over lunchtimes and breaks as required.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.