Do you have the patience and empathy needed to support a child with additional needs?
Are you eager to celebrate small, life-changing milestones in the classroom?
Could you be the steady, encouraging presence a primary pupil needs to thrive?
Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and resilient Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to provide tailored 1:1 and small group support across primary schools in Leeds.
Key Requirements
- Substantial UK experience supporting children with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or Speech and Language barriers) in a school or specialist provision.
- Practical familiarity with UK Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning targets.
- High emotional resilience, patience, and a calm, non-judgmental approach to positive behaviour support.
- Valid Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one).
- Recent, checkable UK employment references covering work with children.
Why Work with Randstad
- Excellent rates of pay, reflecting your specialised skillset, with weekly payroll.
- Access to dedicated SEN-focused training, de-escalation strategies, and safeguarding modules.
- A supportive Leeds team that takes time to find a school environment suited to your approach.
- Flexible contracts ranging from short-term interventions to full academic year placements.
- £300 refer-a-friend voucher scheme for every colleague you introduce to Randstad.
What Happens Next
- Apply: Forward your CV outlining your SEN experience.
- Consultant Chat: We will schedule a quick call to understand your experience and ideal setting.
- Compliance & Induction: We streamline your DfE-standard vetting checks and introduce you to school leadership teams.
