Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN

Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term & Day-to-Day Opportunities
Hours: 8:30am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Milk Education are currently recruiting for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join the SEN team at a welcoming secondary school in Leeds.

The school has a well-established SEN department and supports students with a wide range of additional needs, including ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, SEMH, visual impairment and hearing impairment .

The successful candidate will provide support both within the classroom and across the wider school , helping students to access learning, develop their independence and feel confident and included in school life.

The Role

• Provide support to students with a range of SEN and additional needs
• Support students within mainstream classroom settings
• Work alongside teachers to help students access the curriculum
• Provide appropriate 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Encourage students' confidence, independence and engagement
• Support positive behaviour and help students regulate their emotions
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Work closely with the SEN team and teaching staff
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

About You

The school is looking for someone who is passionate, patient, reliable and committed to supporting young people .

You should ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience within a school, SEN, pastoral, youth work or similar setting
• An understanding of additional needs such as ASC, ADHD or SEMH
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, consistent and positive approach to behaviour
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

Previous secondary school experience is desirable but not essential.

Why Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to work within established and supportive SEN teams
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities

If you are a caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school,

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