At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a rewarding educational environment.
- Company: Milk Education, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and access to professional development courses.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy culture-matched placements in trusted schools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping children thrive and achieve their potential.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a passion for supporting children; experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
SEND Teaching Assistants & Support Staff Needed Across Leeds
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?
- We’re recruiting enthusiastic, caring and resilient individuals to work in
- SEND schools across
Leeds .
Whether you have experience in education, care, youth work, healthcare or simply a passion for supporting children, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Choose SEND?
Working in a SEND school is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to help children thrive, celebrate their achievements and support them to reach their full potential.
Every day brings new challenges, new successes and the chance to make a lasting impact.
Your Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant or Support Worker, you could be
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
- Helping children with autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH and other additional needs.
- Encouraging learning, communication and independence.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families.
- Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
We’re Looking For People Who Are
- Compassionate and patient.
- Positive, reliable and resilient.
- Confident working as part of a team.
- Passionate about helping children succeed.
- Experienced in education, care or support work (desirable but not essential).
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment.
All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with Df E, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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SEND Teaching Assistants in Leeds employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
