Special Needs Teaching Assistant

£92.56 - £95 | Long Term - Temp | Full time

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Leeds

Job Type: Full-time | Long-term / Temporary

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Engage Education is recruiting Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Leeds, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH and learning disabilities.

What will the role involve?

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children to access learning and develop their independence.
• Helping manage behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Encouraging communication, social skills and positive relationships.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, nursery, care or support work setting within the last 3 years.
• A patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Confidence supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviours.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or have a background in care or support work and want to move into education, we’d love to hear from you!