SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
SEND Support ‍
Full-time, long-term role

Are you a psychology graduate looking to build hands-on experience in schools? Or maybe you’ve worked in care, youth work, or education support and want to take the next step into a full-time SEN role? If you’ve got experience or knowledge of supporting children with additional needs, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

We’re working closely with a welcoming primary setting in South Leeds that’s looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team. This is a long-term role offering structure, routine, and the chance to make a real difference to pupils who thrive with consistent support.

This school puts inclusion at the heart of everything they do. You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, working alongside a knowledgeable SENCO and a team who genuinely value experienced support staff and the difference they make each day.

The role
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and additional learning needs
• Working 1:1 and with small groups across Key Stage 2
• Helping pupils stay focused, regulated, and confident in their learning
• Building strong, trusting relationships and being a calm, consistent presence every day

Why this role stands out
• A full-time position in one school , offering routine and stability
• The chance to work closely with pupils who benefit from consistent support
• Opportunities to build on your SEN knowledge and experience
• A supportive team environment where your skills are recognised and valued

What the school is looking for
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs
• Strong knowledge or understanding of SEN strategies and behaviour support
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting pupils who may need extra emotional or behavioural support
• Someone fully available full-time , Monday to Friday

What you’ll get through Protocol Education
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies, no hidden surprises
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy, build your skills while you work
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant who gets to know you
• A full-time placement , giving you consistency and the chance to really get to know the pupils

✨ Bonus: If you’re not already Thrive trained, we’ll enrol you for free. Thrive training is a brilliant addition to your SEN toolkit and helps you support pupils’ emotional wellbeing with confidence.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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