PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT – SHAPE YOUNG LIVES IN A SUPPORTIVE PRIMARY CLASSROOM

A welcoming specialist primary school in Leeds is seeking experienced and passionate Primary SEND Teaching Assistants to join its dedicated team this September.
This is a brilliant opportunity for individuals with hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs—whether in schools, SEN provisions, care, or therapy settings—to take the next step in their career. Both full-time and part-time applications are encouraged.

As a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll work with pupils aged 4–11 with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and global developmental delay.

Your role will include:

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group support in a nurturing classroom
• Using visual supports, sensory strategies, and structured routines to engage pupils
• Supporting children’s emotional regulation and modelling positive behaviour strategies
• Helping adapt learning activities to match each child’s developmental stage
• Promoting independence, communication, and self-esteem
• Contributing to a calm, consistent, and supportive learning environment