SEND Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference MC-7/9/26-SENTA_1788796718
Closing date October 8, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School | Leeds

Full-time & flexible opportunities | Leeds

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Veritas Education is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to work across our partner primary schools in Leeds. We have opportunities supporting children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, both within mainstream classrooms and dedicated SEND provisions.

You could be supporting pupils with:

  • Autism / ASC
  • ADHD
  • Speech, language and communication needs
  • SEMH
  • Moderate learning difficulties
  • Sensory and additional learning needs

    • The role

    Depending on the school, you may be:

  • Providing 1:1 or small-group support
  • Helping pupils access classroom learning
  • Supporting communication and emotional regulation
  • Using visual timetables, sensory resources and structured routines
  • Building children's confidence, independence and engagement
  • Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO

    • We're looking for people who are patient, reliable, resilient and genuinely passionate about helping children thrive.

    If you're looking for your next role in Primary SEND, apply today and speak to the Veritas Education Primary team about opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

    Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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