Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Part-Time Opportunity | Leeds

£93 - £105 per day | Weekly Pay | Flexible Working Available

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Teaching Personnel is looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join welcoming and supportive primary schools across Leeds on a part-time basis.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to gain further experience within education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer

• £93 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)
• Weekly pay
• Flexible part-time work to suit your availability
• Working hours of 8:15am - 3:30pm
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Enhanced DBS support where required
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Experience across a variety of local primary schools

Your Responsibilities

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom to access learning
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning activities
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and classroom engagement
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Monitor and record pupil progress
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to support individual learning plans
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils in achieving their academic and personal goals

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should:

• Have experience working with children with SEN or additional needs
• Have previous experience within a school, childcare, or educational setting
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable)
• Have a good understanding of primary-aged learners
• Be patient, compassionate, and adaptable
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare
• Be committed to helping every child reach their full potential

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Caring, supportive, and resilient
• Passionate about inclusive education
• Positive and proactive in their approach
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Keen to make a meaningful difference to children's lives
• Dedicated to supporting learning, wellbeing, and development

Why Join Us?

At Teaching Personnel, we understand how important SEN support staff are in helping children thrive. That's why we work closely with schools to place talented individuals where they can have the greatest impact while offering flexibility around other commitments.

✅ Flexible part-time work to suit your schedule
✅ Competitive rates of pay
✅ Supportive and welcoming school environments
✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
✅ Access to training and career development opportunities
✅ Valuable experience working with SEN pupils
✅ The opportunity to genuinely change a child's educational journey

Apply Today

If you're ready for a rewarding part-time role supporting children with Special Educational Needs across Leeds, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' and submit your CV today, or contact Cameron at the West Yorkshire Primary Branch for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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