Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: North Leeds

Employment Type: Full-Time

Agency: Career Teachers

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team at a reputable school in North Leeds. This full-time position, offered through Career Teachers, involves working closely with students who have special educational needs, providing them with the support and encouragement they need to thrive in their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the educational and social development of students with special needs.
Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to provide tailored support.
Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of each student.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements:

Previous experience working with children with special needs is highly desirable.
A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Relevant qualifications or training in special education is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.
Professional development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting students with special needs and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.

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.