SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Leeds

Job description
SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Leeds

Location: Primary/Secondary Schools across Leeds
Job Type: Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting students 1:1 in schools across Leeds? Aspire People are currently recruiting for high-demand SEN 1:1 TA positions within alternative provisions, pupil referral units (PRUs), and mainstream schools for September 2025.

About the Role:
* Provide 1:1 support for students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
* Work within alternative provisions, PRUs, and mainstream schools, supporting students with challenging behaviour.
* Assist in implementing EHCPs and individual behaviour management strategies.
* Build positive relationships to support students'' academic and personal development.
* Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

Requirements:
UK Bachelors degree related to SEN like Psychology
Previous experience working with children with SEN in the UK (essential).
Strong behaviour management skills - experience dealing with challenging behaviour is a must.
Patience, resilience, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. (or willing to pay for one)
Ability to provide two years of references.

What We Offer:
Flexible working options
Opportunities to work in diverse educational settings across Leeds.
Competitive pay and ongoing professional development.
A dedicated consultant to support you in finding the right role.

If you have the experience and dedication to support students with SEN, we''d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.