About this Role

Milk Education are working in partnership with a generic special needs school for KS2 - KS5 students based in central/east Leeds. All learners have special learning needs, and some have physical/medical & behavioural difficulties.

Are you passionate about wanting to join a team who want to make a difference to learner's lives?

The school based are seeking level 1 teaching assistants to work within their Communication, Independence and Post 16 based pathways. The school caters for students with a range of SEN, mainly those with ASC, SLD, Communication & Language needs - some which are associated with SEMH.

What the school require:

* An enthusiastic & proactive individual who are willing to learn, support teaching and learning and address the personal needs of their learners
* You will need to be flexible and adaptable, a good communicator, cheerful, calm and be able to work as part of our team
* Prior experience of working with SEN learners is preferably - ideally ASC, SLD, SEMH
* Strong classroom communication strategies and good behaviour support with a nurturing and aspirational approach.
* Team Teach is Desirable

Key Responsibilities of the role:

* Providing 1:1 and small-group academic and emotional support.
* To attend to the learners' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
* Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and sensory needs (full training provided).
* Supporting learners who may have complex medical needs and who may need medical support, training will be provided.
* Supporting learners who require additional support with communication, including those learners with a mechanical system of communication. The post holder may also be required to use British Sign Language and/or Makaton, (a form of sign language for SEN learners) if so, training will be provided
* To establish good relationships with learners, acting as a role model, being aware of, and responding appropriately to individual needs.

Further details:

* Start date - ASAP or 1st December 2025 / 5th January 2026
* Working hours - 8.30 - 3.30pm & Full time (Monday - Friday)
* Contract type - Temporary initially - Permanent following a successful probationary period & interview

Please contact Deb at Milk Education on (phone number removed) or email