Full job descriptionSEN Teaching Assistant - LeedsLocation: Leeds
Salary: Competitive (dependant on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Part-time, Long-Term and Flexible Opportunities Available
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing
Looking to make a real difference every single day?We’re working with a range of welcoming primary, secondary and specialist schools across Leeds looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who’s passionate about helping children feel understood, supported and confident in the classroom.
Whether you’re experienced in SEND support or looking to take your first step into education, we’d love to hear from you.
The RoleAs an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Every day is different, but your support can make a huge impact on a child’s learning, confidence and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities may include:
*Providing 1:1 or small group support
*Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or other additional needs
*Helping students stay engaged and focused during lessons
*Building positive relationships based on trust and consistency
*Supporting emotional regulation and social development
*Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
We’re Looking For Someone Who:*Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEND
*Is calm, patient and adaptable
*Can build strong relationships quickly
*Has a positive and proactive attitude
*Communicates clearly and confidently
*Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed
Experience from care, youth work, coaching, support work or mentoring is also highly valued.
What the Schools Offer*Supportive and welcoming staff teams
*Opportunities for ongoing training and development
*Inclusive learning environments where support staff are valued
*A chance to make a meaningful impact every day
*Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent roles
Why Work with Protocol Education?We know that support staff are the glue that holds classrooms together, and we make sure you feel supported too.
You’ll benefit from:
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Dedicated support from a friendly local consultant
Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provision settings
Flexible work to suit your availability
Simple and streamlined registration process
Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends
Thrive Training OpportunityAre you Thrive trained?
If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training programme. Thrive training helps educators better understand children’s emotional development and is highly valued by schools across Leeds. It’s a brilliant way to build confidence and strengthen your SEND practice.
Apply TodayIf you’re looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and your support genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and let’s find a school where your skills and personality can shine.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ’Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All ca