Leeds
SEN Teaching Assistant\n\nJob Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)\n\nArea: Leeds, West Yorkshire\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nContract Type: Full-time (Term-time only)\n\nSalary: £90.00-£110.00 per day (depending on experience)\n\nWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm\n\nAbout the School:\n\nWe are working in partnership with a well-regarded specialist secondary school in Leeds that is seeking committed support staff to join their team. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.\n\nThe school places a strong focus on wellbeing, consistency, and personalised learning. Through a carefully adapted curriculum and high levels of staff support, pupils are supported to make both academic and personal progress. The setting promotes confidence, independence, and positive social development.\n\nWith smaller class sizes and a collaborative staff team, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference in young people's lives within the Leeds community.\n\nAbout the Role - SEN Teaching Assistant:\n\nProvide classroom support to students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups\nSupport the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons\nAssist pupils with additional needs, promoting independence and positive behaviour\nSupport emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day\nAct as a consistent and positive role modelWhat We're Looking For:\n\nExperience working with children or young people (education, youth work, coaching, care, or voluntary roles)\nA patient, empathetic, and supportive approach\nGCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)\nResilient, adaptable, and able to work in a dynamic school environment\nA genuine passion for inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs\nTo be Eligible You Must:\nHave the Right to Work in the UK\nHold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service\nProvide two professional child-related references \n\nIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.\n\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\n\nProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.\n\nIND-TA\n\nIND-SEN