Job: Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds, LS9

Salary: £19,230 to £20,496
Start: September 2025

Contract Type: Temp to Perm 10 weeks probation

The School and Role

Empowering Learning is working closely with a large new SEND school based in the heart of Cross Green LS9, Leeds. The school has varying needs across the school such as SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) needs.

Requirements

The desired Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant will have.

Ability to relate well to children and adults and communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to deal effectively with students presenting challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques as appropriate
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Knowledge and experience of behaviour management and restorative strategies
Experienced and comfortable with children
Having a driving licence is desirable for this roleWhat we offer
As a Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant, you benefit from:

Pay rates to scale.
Pension contributions.
Free Team Teach and CPD courses.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
How to apply
If you are interested in becoming or are already a Non-Qualified Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

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