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Career Teachers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and inclusive school in Leeds. This is a full-time position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will be working closely with students who have a range of special educational needs, providing essential support to help them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the classroom teacher in planning and delivering tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of students with special educational needs (SEN).
Provide one-on-one support to students, helping them with their academic, social, and emotional development.
Implement and monitor individualised education plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.
Support students with personal care needs, if required.Requirements:

Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is highly desirable.
A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Relevant qualifications or training in special education or teaching assistance.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special needs.How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding long-term role, we would love to hear from you.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients