Secondary School T.A

SEND Teaching Assistant - Leeds High School
Start Date: October 2025 | Full-Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity

Veritas Education are working with a secondary school in Leeds to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting in October. This position offers the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Role Overview:
You will be supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups, assisting pupils in accessing the curriculum and managing behaviour positively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with SEND

• Assist in lesson delivery and classroom activities

• Encourage pupil development both academically and emotionally

• Help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 months'' experience in a UK school setting

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• Market leading transparant daily rates

• Supportive team and dedicated Veritas consultant

• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Temp to perm pathway for the right person

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive school environment.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and background checks.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

''Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.''