SEND Support Assistant - Specialist School
Posted Today by Leader Education
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The SEND Support Assistant role at a specialist school in Leeds involves supporting pupils with a range of learning and additional needs, including autism and severe learning difficulties. This hands-on position focuses on helping students engage in learning and develop essential life skills throughout the school day. The role is temporary but offers the potential for permanent placement for committed candidates. Ideal candidates should be patient, adaptable, and motivated to support children with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils throughout the school day in various settings.
- Assist in engaging students in learning and developing independence.
- Adapt support strategies based on individual pupil needs.
- Collaborate with teaching staff and therapists to follow guidance.
- Participate in structured activities and utilize specialist spaces as needed.
Key Skills:
- Patience and adaptability in working with children with additional needs.
- Experience in care, support work, health and social care, or youth work.
- Confidence in teamwork and following guidance from professionals.
- Ability to adapt approaches to suit individual pupils.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
SEND Support Assistant – Specialist School (Leeds) Temporary roles with the opportunity to become permanent Leader Education are recruiting SEND Support Assistants to work within a specialist school in Leeds that supports pupils with a broad spectrum of learning and additional needs. This setting caters for children and young people with Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex and Multiple Learning Needs, and Autism, including Asperger’s. Many pupils also have physical, medical, communication, sensory, or visual and hearing impairments. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where you will support pupils throughout the school day, helping them engage in learning, develop independence, and build essential life skills. Support may take place in the classroom, during structured activities, or within specialist spaces, depending on the needs of each pupil. These positions are temporary, with a real opportunity for a temp-to-perm transition for candidates who demonstrate commitment, reliability, and a strong fit within the school.
The Ideal Candidate You do not need previous school-based experience to apply. The school values individuals who are patient, adaptable, and genuinely motivated to support children with additional needs. Experience from care, support work, health and social care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, or creative backgrounds would be highly relevant. You should be confident working as part of a team, able to follow guidance from teaching staff and therapists, and comfortable adapting your approach to suit individual pupils.
Why Work with Leader Education Leader Education work closely with specialist schools across Leeds to match candidates with settings where they can thrive. We provide ongoing guidance, training, and support throughout your placement and beyond, ensuring you feel confident and prepared in your role.
What’s Included PAYE pay through our in-house payroll team Access to SEND and behaviour management training, including Team Teach Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Full AWR compliance for fair pay and conditions Clear routes into permanent school roles All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks. An Enhanced Child or Child and Adults DBS is required to work in a school. If you do not currently hold one, Leader Education can support you with the application process.