Location: Leicester and Leicestershire Discipline: SEND
Job Type: Temporary Salary: £100 - £150 per day
Contact: YSA Education Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 02475900000 Job Reference: Leicester

Are you a resilient and confident Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?

YSA Education are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive alternative provision, providing tailored 1:1 support to students who may face barriers to learning.

The role will involve building positive relationships with students, supporting their individual learning needs and encouraging engagement throughout the school day. You will need to be confident managing challenging behaviours, recognising triggers and using appropriate strategies to de-escalate situations while maintaining a safe and positive environment.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Experienced working with children or young people with SEND.

  • Confident providing dedicated 1:1 support.

  • Experienced managing challenging and unpredictable behaviours.

  • Confident using behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

  • Patient, resilient and understanding.

  • Able to adapt their approach to meet individual needs.

  • Passionate about helping young people develop confidence and independence.

If you are someone who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment and enjoys making a genuine difference to young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Temporary

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