Sen Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant – Post-16 Autism & Complex Needs
Location: Leeds (commutable from Wakefield, Bradford, Pudsey, Headingley & surrounding areas)
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term (Term-time only)
Pay: £107 – £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: 20th April
SEN Teaching Assistant – Leeds
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Leeds?
We are working with a specialist SEN school in Leeds supporting learners aged 16–25 with autism (ASC) and complex needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young adults in developing independence, communication, and essential life skills for adulthood.
Key Responsibilities – SEN Teaching Assistant
1. Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with autism and complex needs
2. Support post-16 learners (ages 16–25) with EHCPs
3. Assist with life skills, independence, and preparation for adulthood
4. Deliver structured, sensory-based learning activities
5. Support communication development using Makaton, PECS, and visual aids
6. Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and wellbeing
7. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals
8. Support with personal care where required
Requirements – SEN Teaching Assistant
9. Experience working with SEN, autism (ASC), or complex needs
10. Background as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or Youth Worker
11. A calm, patient, and resilient approach
12. Strong communication and teamwork skills
13. Full-time availability (Monday–Friday)
14. Team Teach or behaviour training (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
15. Competitive daily pay: £107 – £120 per day
16. Long-term, stable role in a specialist SEN setting
17. Ongoing CPD and training (autism, behaviour, communication strategies)
18. Supportive and experienced staff team
19. Opportunities for career progression within SEN education
Ideal Candidates
This role is ideal for:
20. SEN Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants
21. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or related fields
22. Support workers or care workers looking to transition into education
23. Candidates with experience in SEND, SEMH, autism, or complex needs
Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Leeds
If you’re passionate about supporting young people with autism and complex needs, apply today or contact:
Samuel Agbana
0113 418 0100
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
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