Year 6 SEND Teaching Assistant Leeds

DATE POSTED

Subject

KS1 & KS2

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Leeds

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Teacher
Supply
£95 - £105 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Year 6 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the LS18 area of Leeds from September 2026. This full-time role offers an ongoing opportunity, with a competitive daily rate of £95–£105, depending on experience. The successful candidate will support pupils with additional needs within a Year 6 class, helping them access learning, build confidence, and prepare for a successful transition into secondary education.

The school is a friendly and inclusive primary setting with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with SEND. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The leadership team is supportive and places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, pupil wellbeing, and high-quality SEND provision. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that values teamwork and the positive impact support staff have on pupil outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide targeted support for Year 6 pupils with SEND needs, both 1:1 and in small groups.
  • Assist the class teacher in adapting learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour.
  • Deliver interventions to support academic progress, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
  • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff to implement support plans.

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school setting.
  • A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to learning and behaviour support.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Confidence supporting pupils within an upper KS2 classroom environment.
  • A commitment to helping pupils achieve their individual targets and reach their full potential.

If you are a committed SEND Teaching Assistant looking to support Year 6 pupils in a rewarding LS18 role from September 2026, please apply.

 

Job Reference: JT25TP158160

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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