Teaching Assistant – SEND | North Leeds
Hours: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week – family-friendly hours, ideal if you’ve got little ones in school yourself
Love helping others and making a real difference (without having to climb a mountain before tea)? ⛰️☕ We’re looking for brilliant Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in North Leeds, supporting learners with Autism and a range of complex needs.
This is a school where everyone looks out for each other – from the Communication & Interaction Leaders to the Family Support Officers and Behaviour Wizards ♀️. Together, they create a calm, caring environment where every pupil gets the chance to shine ✨
Class sizes? Nice and small – usually 6 to 9 learners. So, plenty of space to actually make an impact (and still breathe).
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting the teacher in class and helping learners engage in their lessons
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Creating a calm, positive classroom vibe where every pupil can succeed
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Sorting resources and helping keep the classroom running smoothly
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Learning how to support SEND pupils effectively (we’ll help you with that!)
We’re Looking For Someone Who
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Is open to learning new things – no know-it-alls needed
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Can stay calm under pressure and bring a sense of humour to the day
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Works well in a team and communicates easily (bonus points if you love a Yorkshire brew )
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Either has or is willing to get an enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce)
What You’ll Get from Protocol Education
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Ongoing training and development (including free SEND and Thrive courses!)
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A supportive consultant who’s got your back every step of the way
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella faff
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A genuine chance to make a difference and build memories that’ll last longer than Auntie Jean’s Christmas pudding
Fancy a Chat?
Pop over your CV with a quick note, and we’ll give you a ring for a friendly natter about next steps. Not quite your role? No worries – we’ve got plenty more opportunities across West Yorkshire waiting for you.
Go make a difference (and enjoy doing it) ✨
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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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