About the role
Youth Worker - School based
Leeds
£90 - £110 per day
September 2025
The School and Role
We are working closely with a school in the Leeds area who caters for a wide range of Special Educational Needs. Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? A welcoming and well-resourced SEN school is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. In this role, you'll be working closely with pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties, providing 1:1 and small group support to help them thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Requirements
The desired Learning Support Assistant will have;
1. Ability to relate well to children and adults and communicate effectively at all levels
2. Ability to deal effectively with students presenting challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques as appropriate
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
4. Knowledge and experience of behaviour management and restorative strategies
5. Experienced and comfortable with personal care
6. Having a driving licence is desirable for this role
What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
7. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
8. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
9. Social and networking events.
10. Pension contributions.
11. CPD to help with your professional development.
12. Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.