SEN Teaching Assistant in Leeds

SEN Teaching Assistant in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 23400 - 29910 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Vision for Education Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support school-aged pupils with additional needs in a caring environment.
  • Company: A supportive SEND school in Headingley, Leeds.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rates, free training, and pension contributions.
  • Other info: Flexible start dates and opportunities for career progression.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
  • Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; Enhanced DBS required.

The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.

We are currently seeking additional SEN Teaching Assistants to work within our partner Special Educational Needs school settings. This role involves supporting school aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from Autism, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD.

This SEND school is based in the Headingley area and is easily accessible via public transport. There is also ample car parking. We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become full time or even supply support staff members.

Requirements:

  • Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years.
  • Be able to obtain valid references from these roles.
  • Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service.

Benefits:

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations).
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education Ltd

Contact Details:

Vision for Education Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SEN Teaching Assistant in Leeds

Experience with children or young people
Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Understanding of Autism
Understanding of PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities)
Understanding of Complex Needs
Understanding of Mobility Needs
Understanding of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)