Learning Disabilities Teaching Assistant

Milk Education are recruiting on behalf of a Special School in Leeds that provides education for pupils with Autism, Learning Disabilities and SEMH Issues. The school, which is based in North Leeds, is recruiting for a full-time Learning Disabilities Teaching Assistant that will work term time only, 08:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday. As a Learning Disabilities Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the Class Teacher with delivering the lessons, keeping pupils engaged, managing behaviour and in some cases assisting with feeding and changing depending on the needs of the pupils in the class. This would be an amazing opportunity for somebody that is currently working in Adult Health and Social Care that wants to work with children, as well as working more sociable hours, or for someone already working with children and young people in an educational setting or residential setting. We are also accepting applications from graduates in a relevant field.

Could this be the role for you?

Special Needs Teaching Assistant roles & responsibilities:

● Supporting on School trips and outings

● Assisting with feeding and personal care

● Assisting Cass Teacher with delivering lessons

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Non-negotiables:

● Must have recent/relevant experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities either in a care setting or education setting.

● Must be comfortable providing personal care

● Must have Maths and English C and above at GCSE Level

Why choose Milk?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change. With a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

● Excellent rates of pay

● Wellbeing support

● Free Lesson Plans

● 24/7 access to your personal consultant

● Training support sessions

And much more…