Special Needs Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 200195 |
Summary
We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Leeds, starting January 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive setting that caters to a range of special educational needs and age groups. Experience supporting pupils with Autism and SEMH would be highly beneficial.
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Location: Leeds
Location: Leeds
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Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
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Start Date: 19 January 2026
Start Date: 19 January 2026
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Contract: Full-time, long-term (term time only)
Contract: Full-time, long-term (term time only)
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Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
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Pay Rate: £95 - £115 per day
Pay Rate: £95 - £115 per day
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Providing tailored classroom support to help pupils engage and progress
Providing tailored classroom support to help pupils engage and progress
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Working closely with the class teacher to prepare and adapt learning resources
Working closely with the class teacher to prepare and adapt learning resources
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Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs through flexible and inclusive approaches
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs through flexible and inclusive approaches
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Collaborating effectively with teaching staff, external professionals, and parents/carers
Collaborating effectively with teaching staff, external professionals, and parents/carers
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Creating a calm, positive, and nurturing learning environment
Creating a calm, positive, and nurturing learning environment
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Minimum Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
Minimum Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
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GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
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Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly Autism and SEMH, is desirable
Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly Autism and SEMH, is desirable
To be considered for this role, you must:
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Have the right to work in the UK
Have the right to work in the UK
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Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate with the Child Barred List, registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate with the Child Barred List, registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
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Be able to provide two professional, child-related references
Be able to provide two professional, child-related references
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialist education setting while being fully supported by us throughout your placement.
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Location: Leeds
Location: Leeds
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Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
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Start Date: 19 January 2026
Start Date: 19 January 2026
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Contract: Full-time, long-term (term time only)
Contract: Full-time, long-term (term time only)
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Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
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Pay Rate: £95 - £115 per day
Pay Rate: £95 - £115 per day
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Providing tailored classroom support to help pupils engage and progress
Providing tailored classroom support to help pupils engage and progress
-
Working closely with the class teacher to prepare and adapt learning resources
Working closely with the class teacher to prepare and adapt learning resources
-
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs through flexible and inclusive approaches
Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs through flexible and inclusive approaches
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Collaborating effectively with teaching staff, external professionals, and parents/carers
Collaborating effectively with teaching staff, external professionals, and parents/carers
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Creating a calm, positive, and nurturing learning environment
Creating a calm, positive, and nurturing learning environment
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Minimum Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
Minimum Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
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GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
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Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly Autism and SEMH, is desirable
Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly Autism and SEMH, is desirable
To be considered for this role, you must:
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Have the right to work in the UK
Have the right to work in the UK
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Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate with the Child Barred List, registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate with the Child Barred List, registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
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Be able to provide two professional, child-related references
Be able to provide two professional, child-related references
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialist education setting while being fully supported by us throughout your placement.