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Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | Make a Difference Through Sport | Leeds \n Love sport? Want to use it to help young people thrive? \n Not every achievement happens on a football pitch or in a sports hall. \n Sometimes it's a student joining a lesson when they usually struggle. Sometimes it's helping a young person regulate their emotions, build confidence, or feel part of a team for the very first time. \n A large specialist SEND school in Leeds is looking for a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) mainly in the classroom with, movement, and positive relationships. \n This is much more than a sports role. \n You'll use physical activity as a tool to help young people develop confidence, communication skills, resilience, and independence. Every day brings new challenges, small wins, and opportunities to make a genuine difference. \n If you're a Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Psychology, or related graduate interested in SEND, mental health, behaviour support, or education, this could be the perfect first step. What you'll be doing\n Supporting students with SEND during PE lessons, sports activities, and mianly classroom learning \n Building positive relationships with young people who may need additional emotional and behavioural support \n Helping pupils develop confidence, communication skills, and emotional regulation through movement and structured activities \n Supporting students with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, and other additional learning needs \n Adapting activities so every student can participate, achieve, and enjoy success \n Becoming a trusted role model who encourages students to believe in themselves Why this role matters\n For many pupils in specialist settings, sport isn't just exercise. \n It's confidence. \n It's routine. \n It's connection. \n It's often the moment a young person realises they can succeed. \n You'll play a huge part in helping students feel safe, valued, and capable both inside and outside the classroom. This role could be perfect if you're:\n • A Sports Science Graduate \n • A PE Graduate \n • A Sports Coaching Graduate \n • Interested in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) \n • Considering a career in Educational Psychology \n • Thinking about becoming a Teacher, SEN Teacher, Therapist, Youth Worker, or Behaviour Mentor \n • Passionate about supporting young people who need a little extra help to succeed What we're looking for\n A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching, Psychology, or a related subject \n A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEND \n Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude \n Strong communication and teamwork skills \n Someone who understands that progress looks different for every student \n A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist education setting Why graduates love working in SEND\n No two days are the same. \n You'll gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, work alongside experienced SEND professionals, and develop skills that are highly valued across education, psychology, therapy, and youth services. \n Many of our graduates go on to careers in: \n • Teaching \n • SEN Teaching \n • Educational Psychology \n • Occupational Therapy \n • Speech and Language Therapy \n • Behaviour Support \n • Youth Work What Protocol Education offers\n Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies, no faff \n FREE access to our CPD Academy \n A dedicated consultant who actually listens \n Opportunities in specialist SEND schools, alternative provisions, and mainstream settings

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker - Leeds Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Rate: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are collaborating with a well-established specialist school in Leeds that supports students with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students are supported to achieve their full potential. Working in partnership with a dedicated team of professionals, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will: Work 1:1 and in small groups with students to support behavioural and emotional needs. Implement and monitor behaviour management plans, providing consistent and clear expectations. Support students in developing social skills and emotional resilience. Assist in creating and maintaining a calm, structured classroom environment. Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support. What We're Looking For: Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviours and emotional difficulties. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and techniques. A passion for working with children and supporting their social, emotional, and academic development. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential). Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous. To be eligible, you must: Hold Right to Work in the UK. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application. Provide two professional child-related references. Why work with us? Competitive daily rate based on experience. Work in a positive and supportive team environment with excellent opportunities for professional development. Make a lasting impact on students' lives by supporting their emotional and academic growth. Stable, long-term role with potential for career progression. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. IND -SEN IND -TA