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About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our special needs school in Leeds. This full-time role is set to begin as soon as possible and will continue for the rest of the academic year. You will be working with children who have autism and other special educational needs, providing essential support to help them thrive in their educational journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised support to students with autism and other special educational needs.
- Assist in the implementation of personalised learning plans.
- Work closely with teachers to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
- Support students in developing social, communication, and academic skills.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
- Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all students.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly autism.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications in education or childcare are desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please click apply now and send us an up to date CV and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students!
Job Advert: Teaching Assistant (Special Needs School)
Position: Teaching Assistant (Special Needs School)
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time
Duration: Immediate start, continuing for the rest of the academic year
At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.
All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:
- Attend an interview in person;
- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;
- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
