Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term / Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Agency: The Education Network – Leeds
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Do you want to make a positive difference in a school that values inclusion, empathy, and teamwork?
The Education Network is working in partnership with a caring and inclusive SEND school in Leeds, and we are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role is perfect for someone who is patient, enthusiastic, and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
The Role: As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech & language difficulties, and learning disabilities.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support and interventions.
• Provide 1:1 support or assist small groups with learning, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence and build pupils’ confidence in and outside of the classroom.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, nurturing learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs (school, care, or community settings).
• A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, Health & Social Care, Psychology, or Education Studies are desirable but not essential.

What The Education Network Offers:

• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Flexible working options and long-term opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Access to ongoing CPD and training to develop your skills.
• Opportunities to secure permanent roles within supportive SEND settings.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.