Teaching Assistant – Secondary SENLocation: LeedsJob Type: Full-time, Long-term & Day-to-Day OpportunitiesHours: 8:30am – 3:15pm, Monday to FridayPay: 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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