SEND Support Assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£100 to £125 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WF3 1AG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

Job Title: SEND Support Assistant

Location: Leeds

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £100 - £125 per day

Are you an experienced SEND Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you confident providing personal and intimate care while promoting independence and dignity?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Leeds that supports students with complex additional needs. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student is supported to develop their confidence, independence and individual abilities.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Support Assistant on a short-term or long-term basis, supporting students with complex learning and care needs. The successful SEND Support Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored learning support, assist with daily routines and deliver personal and intimate care where required, ensuring students' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

The successful SEND Support Assistant will have:

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Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable)

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Experience working with children or young people with SEND, complex learning difficulties or additional care needs

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Confidence and willingness to provide personal and intimate care as part of the role

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Experience supporting students with communication difficulties, physical disabilities or complex needs (desirable)

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A patient, caring and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable students

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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

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CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

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Market leading rates of pay

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TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an enthusiastic SEND Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Leeds, then click

APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

cameron.lennie@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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