SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Provision (Leeds LS9) Are you a compassionate, resilient and motivated individual with a strong passion for supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have hands-on experience working with SEND and managing challenging behaviour, and are you seeking a long-term, full-time role within a nurturing primary setting? We are currently recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary SEND provision in Leeds (LS9). This is a fantastic long-term opportunity to support pupils who benefit from consistency, structure and positive relationships. SEND Teaching Assistant - The Role: * Primary SEND provision located in Leeds LS9 * Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and challenging behaviour * Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions * Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies * Encourage engagement, confidence and wellbeing * Assist with learning across the primary curriculum * Track and support pupil progress alongside teachers and the SEN team * Help maintain a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment SEND Teaching Assistant - Key Information: * Long-term, full-time position * Monday to Friday, during school hours * Term-time only * Supportive senior leadership team and experienced SEN staff * Positive and inclusive school environment SEND Teaching Assistant - Person Specification: * Essential: experience supporting children with SEND * Essential: experience managing challenging behaviour * Calm, patient and empathetic approach * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Resilient, proactive and adaptable attitude * Team Teach training is desirable, or willingness to complete training * A positive role model with a nurturing and supportive personality SEND Teaching Assistant - How to Apply: If you have the required SEND experience and are ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' and submit your CV today to be considered. 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