**Job Title:** 5 Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Leeds LS6
**Location:** Leeds, UK
**Employer:** Career Teachers Agency
**Salary:** Competitive, based on experience
**Contract Type:** Full-Time
**Start Date:** September 4th 2024
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**About Us:**
Career Teachers Agency is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to providing high-quality staffing solutions to schools across the UK. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
**Job Description:**
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of students with a range of special educational needs. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Provide individualised support to students with special educational needs, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing individualised education plans (IEPs) and adapting lesson materials to meet the needs of students.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging positive social interactions and addressing any behavioural challenges.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each student.
- Monitor and document student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as needed.
- Support students with personal care needs, if required, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
**Requirements:**
- Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is highly desirable.
- A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to working with children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- A commitment to promoting an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate, are preferred but not essential.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one) is required.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Access to a range of resources and training through Career Teachers Agency.
**How to Apply:**
If you are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and want to make a difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click apply now and submit an up to date CV detailing your relevant experience and we will be in touch.
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.
