SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1JZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cd157b66-d9de-437d-aae0-69de2c08f442 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Is compassionate, patient, and committed to nurturing children’s individual potential
• Has experience or a keen interest in supporting children with SEND
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and families to create inclusive learning environments
• Is adaptable, proactive, and eager to contribute ideas to improve practice
• Ideally holds a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification or relevant SEND training (though this is not essential)
Your kindness and courage to innovate will help us continue to develop a supportive culture where all children feel safe, valued, and excited about learning.
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming, supportive team and leadership committed to your professional growth
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing training and development
• The chance to make a real difference in a school focused on inclusion, creativity, and community
• Access to green spaces and sports pitches across our three sites, enriching the school experience
• A school culture that celebrates diversity and fosters positive relationships
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.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is compassionate, patient, and committed to nurturing children’s individual potential
• Has experience or a keen interest in supporting children with SEND
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and families to create inclusive learning environments
• Is adaptable, proactive, and eager to contribute ideas to improve practice
• Ideally holds a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification or relevant SEND training (though this is not essential)
Your kindness and courage to innovate will help us continue to develop a supportive culture where all children feel safe, valued, and excited about learning.
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming, supportive team and leadership committed to your professional growth
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing training and development
• The chance to make a real difference in a school focused on inclusion, creativity, and community
• Access to green spaces and sports pitches across our three sites, enriching the school experience
• A school culture that celebrates diversity and fosters positive relationships
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.