Have you got the patience, empathy, and drive to make a genuine difference to a child with additional needs?
Are you looking for a long-term primary school role in Leeds where you can build strong, meaningful pupil relationships?
Ready to join a global, highly supportive agency that puts your wellbeing first?
Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and proactive Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to primary children in Leeds.
Key Requirements
- Essential UK Experience: Verifiable experience within a UK primary school or specialist setting working alongside children with SEND (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or Speech & Language needs).
- EHCP Implementation: Experience following Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and adapting learning tasks to individual abilities.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: Valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willing to complete a new check).
- Core Skills: Excellent de-escalation skills, a calm demeanor under pressure, and strong collaborative skills with SENCOs and class teachers.
Why Work with Randstad?
- Long-Term Stability: Access to consistent, long-term 1:1 placements that offer real continuity for you and the pupil.
- Fair PAYE Earnings: Excellent daily rates paid weekly, including statutory holiday entitlement.
- Specialist CPD: Complimentary access to specialised training such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Specialist: Guidance from a specialist Leeds consultant committed to finding the right environment for your skills.
- Referral Scheme: £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful candidate referral.
What Happens Next?
- CV Submission: Apply with your updated CV outlining your UK primary SEND experience.
- Consultation Call: We will give you a call to talk through your experience, specific SEND preferences, and availability.
- School Introduction: After fast-track compliance checks and referencing, we will arrange for you to visit prospective schools before you start.
Ready to start making an impact? Get in touch today:
Email: Kieran.sutcliffe@randstad.co.uk
Phone: 0113 246 2500
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