15 trainee teaching assistant jobs found in Leeds

New Directions Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant from September on a full time basis, to support learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges, Communication Needs, Autism and PDA in a mainstream primary school settings within East Leeds. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children who need that extra support to thrive. We are looking for candidates who: * Have a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices and therapeutic behaviour support strategies. * Are trained in Team-Teach or other positive behaviour management techniques. * Display a calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young learners. * Have strong behaviour management skills and are able to support children in regulating their emotions. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 who experience SEMH and...

New Directions Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our pool of support staff working across Post 16, SEN Provisions in Leeds. This rewarding role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about learners with additional needs develop key life skills. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital part in supporting learners with a variety of additional needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). You’ll work alongside teachers and therapists to create inclusive, supportive environments that promote independence, communication, and personal growth. You will: * Support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them engage in learning and develop essential life and social skills. * Encourage learners to take gradual responsibility for their own learning, self-care, and decision-making. * Help implement structured routines and activities that prepare...

New Directions Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Sensory Pathway Teaching Assistants to join our pool of support staff working across a range of SEND settings in Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about creating tailored, holistic learning journeys that help young people with complex and medical needs build essential life skills, improve physical development, and enhance overall wellbeing. About the Role: As a Sensory Pathway Teaching Assistant, you will support learners through a highly personalised approach that incorporates sensory integration, therapeutic activities, and structured routines. You will play a vital role in helping each child engage meaningfully with their environment and learning experience developing trust, independence, and confidence in themselves. We are looking for individuals who are: * Experienced in supporting pupils with complex health or medical needs. * Confident in providing personal care and...

Teaching Assistant Specialist SEND School | North Leeds Full-time | Term-time only School holidays off. Proper team support. A role that actually makes a difference. Some classrooms are loud. Some are busy. Some can feel a little chaotic. We’re looking for someone who can stay calm when things wobble. Someone who knows that a quiet thumbs-up can say more than a big speech. Someone who spots overwhelm before it tips over. If that sounds like you, keep reading. We’re working with a brilliant specialist school in North Leeds supporting children and young people with autism and a range of complex needs. It’s a collaborative, ego-free environment where everyone mucks in and every small win is celebrated. What your days will look like ‍ Small classes of 6 to 9 pupils, so you can build real relationships. Proper teamwork, regular communication, no being left in the lurch. Opportunities to work across primary and secondary ages, keeping things varied and interesting....

New Directions Education, are recruiting for a pool of Higher Level Teaching Assistants, to work within Mainstream Resource Provision settings who are seeking Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA’s) for daily/long term cover. This role is a fantastic opportunity for people who are dedicated in supporting learners to thrive within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities. We want to hear from: * Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support. * Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods. * Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification/experience. * Strong communication skills. Job Specification Working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, can be a very rewarding but also a very demanding role. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, SENCO's and external agencies to deliver high-quality education for pupils with a range of needs, including Medical Needs, ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties....

Secondary Subject Teachers Wanted | Wakefield | September Start Wakefield Start Date: September 2026 Pay: Pay to Scale ⏰ Full-time and Part-time Opportunities Available Ready for a role that makes Mondays feel a little less… Monday-ish? We’re working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Wakefield looking for brilliant subject teachers to join them this September. Whether you teach English, Maths, Science, Humanities, PE, MFL, Drama, Art, ICT, DT or anything in between, we’d love to hear from you. These schools aren’t after robots with colour-coded spreadsheets and superhero powers. They want passionate educators who can build relationships, bring lessons to life, and make a genuine difference in the classroom ✨ What’s waiting for you? ✅ Supportive leadership teams who actually support ✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities ✅ Well-behaved students and strong department teams ✅ Opportunities across KS3 and KS4 ✅ Flexible roles to suit your lifestyle...

New Directions Education, are recruiting for a pool of passionate, supportive and engaged Behaviour Support Workers, to work across Wakefield. This role is a fantastic opportunity for people who are dedicated in supporting learners to thrive within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities. We are looking for people who are : * Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support. * Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods * Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) * Teaching Assistants with proven classroom experience who are ready to step up. Job Specification Working as a Behaviour Support worker can be a very rewarding but also a very demanding role. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, therapists, outside agencies such as social workers, also pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour plans ensuring a safe and supporting learning environment for learners. Ideally, candidates will be required to:...

Trainee Teacher - Primary Schools (Supply Work, Selby) Location: Selby and surrounding areas Contract: Flexible supply work - part-time and full-time options available Are you training to become a teacher and eager to gain hands-on classroom experience while you study? We're looking for enthusiastic Trainee Teachers to work on a flexible supply basis across primary schools in Selby. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching skills, build confidence, and gain practical experience alongside your training. What You'll Be Doing Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms Delivering pre-planned lessons or assisting class teachers Building positive relationships with pupils and staff Developing behaviour management strategies in real school settings Gaining valuable classroom experience to support your studies and future career What We're Looking For Current trainee teachers or those starting Initial Teacher Training (ITT) A genuine...

Trainee Teacher - Primary Schools (Supply Work, York) Location: York and surrounding areas Contract: Flexible supply work - part-time and full-time options available Are you training to become a teacher and eager to gain hands-on classroom experience while you study? We're looking for enthusiastic Trainee Teachers to work on a flexible supply basis across primary schools in York. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching skills, build confidence, and gain practical experience alongside your training. What You'll Be Doing Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms Delivering pre-planned lessons or assisting class teachers Building positive relationships with pupils and staff Developing behaviour management strategies in real school settings Gaining valuable classroom experience to support your studies and future career What We're Looking For Current trainee teachers or those starting Initial Teacher Training (ITT) A genuine passion...

Behaviour Support Assistant (Team Teach Trained) Primary Primary Schools - Sheffield | Full Time | Immediate Start Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a range of mainstream primary schools across Sheffield to recruit a committed and experienced Behaviour Support Assistant with up-to-date Team Teach training. This is a full-time position supporting pupils who need help regulating their emotions and behaviour within the school environment. Many of the children you will work with may have additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition or ADHD, requiring a calm, consistent and understanding approach. The role will see you working closely with class teachers, SEN teams and pastoral staff to help create a positive learning environment where every child can access education and feel supported. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Providing targeted behaviour support to pupils across the primary age range Supporting children with SEND, including autism and ADHD...

Are you passionate about working with children? Do you want to use your skills and knowledge to support children in a school environment? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then apply today! An OFSTED "Good" rated school in the Sheffield area require specialist support staff to work with pupils who have additional needs on a 1:1 basis, group interventions and general classroom support through EYFS (Early Years) through to Key Stage 1 & 2. You should have; Experience working with children or young people with SENd and/or Behaviour needs The desire to support young people who have additional needs and may present challenging behaviour Be emotionally and physically resilient Team teach trained (desired) Why choose PK Education? A dedicated Educational consultant to maximise your career and earning potential. Opportunity to work in a variety of schools and roles. Competitive rates of pay If you are interested in this role, please apply today or call on (phone...

Level 3 Primary Teaching Assistant Sheffield @ Birley Primary Start ASAP Are you a trained Teaching Assistant looking for the next step in your career? If so, please see below for exciting new opportunities working in schools through the Award-Winning Recruitment Service Provider of the Year 2021 at the Education Investor Awards.  The Supply Register are proud to be working as a managed service provider on behalf of L.E.A.D Academy . We are working with all the academies within the trust for all teaching roles including daily and long-term requirements. We can offer a variety of work. We offer a variety of CPD which you can access through our website e.g Safeguarding, Prevent, SEN and many more  If you have previous experience working with chiildren we would love to hear from you

The Education Specialists (TES) are recruiting on behalf of a Primary School in the Oldham area of OL1. The school are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with additional needs. The successful Teaching Assistant would need to be available to commit to the role as soon as checks have been completed. The role of a Teaching Assistant will include various tasks such as: * Supporting individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom. * Promoting independence within the school environment. * Supporting small groups under direction of the teacher. * Implementing behaviour strategies. * Working in partnership with teachers and other TA’s to provide a stable, positive environment for learning. * Supporting SEN pupils. * Supervising activities with the pupils. * The working hours are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am – 3.30pm. Who can apply? * People with a Teaching Assistant qualification * Individuals with significant...

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: M13, Manchester Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Pay: £14.25 to £16.65 per hour Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, long-term, ongoing Reeson Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in a vibrant and supportive Primary PRU based in the M13 area of Manchester. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who is motivated, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with a wide range of needs. The successful Teaching Assistant must be Team Teach trained within the last 2 years and able to confidently support pupils who present with additional challenges such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, behavioural needs, SLD, and trauma-related difficulties. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing structure, encouragement, and tailored support to help pupils progress both socially and academically. Teaching Assistant Role Information: Full-time, long-term role with the opportunity to...

New Directions is currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Blackley. This is a long-term opportunity, ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access education. The school are looking for someone who has experience working within a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) setting and have a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice. The role is due to start as soon as possible and will continue for the rest of the academic year with the opportunity for it to continue in September 2026. The Role * Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs * Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons * Support pupils in managing their behaviour and emotions * Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment * Build...