SEN Teaching Assistant (Personal Care) – Leeds | The Education Network
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Long-Term | Day-to-Day Supply
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role
The Education Network is working in partnership with a number of special schools and mainstream schools with SEN provisions across Leeds and surrounding areas to recruit compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants.
This role involves supporting pupils with complex needs, including personal care, helping them to access learning in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and specialist staff to meet pupils’ individual educational, emotional, and physical needs.
This position is ideal for experienced SEN support staff or individuals with backgrounds in care, health, or support work who are looking to move into education.
Key Responsibilities
1. Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Supporting children with personal care needs in a dignified and sensitive manner
• Assisting with mobility, feeding, and toileting where required
• Supporting learning activities tailored to individual EHCPs
• Promoting independence, confidence, and inclusion
• Working closely with teachers and SEN teams to ensure pupil wellbeing
What We’re Looking For
2. Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, or complex needs)
• Willingness and confidence to provide personal care
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility, reliability, and professionalism
• Backgrounds in SEN education, care, or health settings are welcomed
What We Offer
3. A wide range of SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Leeds
• Competitive daily rates (£90–£120)
• Support from a dedicated Leeds-based education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Access to SEN-specific CPD, training, and professional development
• Personalised career guidance and ongoing support
About The Education Network – Leeds
The Education Network is a trusted education recruitment agency with over 25 years of combined experience in the education sector. We work closely with special schools, SEN provisions, and inclusive mainstream schools across Leeds and West Yorkshire, placing skilled support staff where they can make a meaningful difference.
We pride ourselves on providing a professional, honest, and supportive service to all our candidates.
Safeguarding & Compliance
The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and our Compliance+ safer recruitment standards.
We are an equal opportunities employer and act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.