Teaching Assistant

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

Teaching Assistant – North Leeds

North Leeds

Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

ASAP Start

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?

Engage Education are currently recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Leeds. This is a full-time temporary-to-permanent opportunity, starting as soon as possible.

The school is committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

About the role

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting children within the classroom and helping them access learning
• Delivering targeted interventions to support progress and attainment
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team
• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging their confidence and independence
• Supporting individual pupils with their specific learning and development needs

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working within a primary school or similar educational setting
• Passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their potential
• Patient, caring and proactive
• Creative and confident in finding ways to engage and motivate pupils
• Able to build strong relationships with children and staff
• A Level 2 relevant qualification is desirable, but not essential where you have suitable experience

Why work with Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we have been supporting schools and education professionals for over a decade. When you join us, you will benefit from:

Competitive rates of pay

Your own dedicated recruitment consultant

Free CPD and professional development opportunities

Access to a wide range of education roles

Wellbeing support and employee benefits

Travel discounts and retail offers

£50 Amazon voucher when you successfully refer a friend

This role is also a fantastic opportunity for graduates or aspiring teachers who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience and develop their career within education.

How to apply

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leeds, we would love to hear from you!

Apply for the role today or get in touch with the Engage Education team to find out more.

All applicants must have the appropriate right to work and safeguarding checks. A valid enhanced DBS is required before starting work; if you do not currently have one, we can support you with the application process.

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