We're teaming up with some incredible Primary and Secondary schools in the Leeds area, and they're searching for passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants, just like you!

The schools have full-time (5 days a week) positions offering a truly rewarding opportunity to transform the lives of students with special educational needs.

This school is based is a great rural location and driving is essential with onsite parking.

While experience with diverse needs is a plus, your enthusiasm and dedication to going the extra mile are what truly matter.

These schools are exceptionally supportive, offering fantastic training and real pathways for career growth and offering career professional development annually.

Key Responsibilities

Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN.
Assist in delivering lessons, adapting materials to suit individual learning needs.
Support students with behavioural management and emotional regulation.
Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Help create a nurturing and structured learning environment.

The ideal SEN teaching assistant for this role should:

Have experience, or a passion for working with students with additional needs, especially Autism.
Have knowledge or understanding of how to support children with SEN and SEMH
Be flexible, proactive and patient
Be nurturing in their approaching and interventions
Be able to communicate effectively within a team
Have a Background in Education, Care, Social work, Psychology or Drama, as these are very transferable.

If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for a new role, or just someone really passionate about starting a career in Special Education or working with behavioral needs, please apply with your CV. You will be contacted within the next 24 hours.

About Zen Educate:

Register from the comfort of your own home - Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house.

Set your preferences - Receive and manage bookings through either your phone or laptop on our beautifully designed online platform. Create your profile with the information you want to highlight to schools.

Hassle-free - You no longer have to struggle with continuous unnecessary phone calls, timesheets, or any of the other hassle that comes with supply work.

Completely transparent - We always charge the school the same transparent, flat-fee and not a commission. As a result, our mission is always to facilitate the fairest match between schools and Teachers.

Temp-to-perm - Like the school you’re working at? Zen Educate makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.

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