SEND Support Assistant - Leeds
Position: SEND Support Assistant
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-time)
Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
Rate of Pay: £90.00 - £110.00 per day
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Support Assistant to join a specialist provision in Leeds. In this role, you will support students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including learning difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities. Many students require tailored support both in the classroom and during school activities.
As a SEND Support Assistant, you will:
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEND.
* Assist with classroom tasks, personal care, and mobility where needed.
* Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and provide tailored support to meet students' learning needs.
* Promote engagement, independence, and inclusion for all students.
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, and care staff to deliver a holistic approach to student support.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism, or learning difficulties (desirable).
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
* A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
* Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility tasks where required.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the dignity of vulnerable students.
To be eligible for this role, you must:
* Hold Right to Work in the UK.
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate (or be willing to apply).
* Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years.
Why work with us?
* Competitive daily rate based on experience.
* Join a supportive, friendly team with excellent opportunities for professional development.
* Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEND in a fulfilling and rewarding role.
If you're passionate about supporting students with SEND in Leeds, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.
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