SEND Teaching Assistant

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6QY

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.45pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary in the first instance
• Pay scale: A1 - B1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Desirable attributes:

• Knowledge or understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Experience or familiarity with Intensive Interaction.
• Previous experience working with children with SEND in a school or similar setting.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Positive, eager learners and a caring, inclusive atmosphere.
• Supportive, committed staff and a school community where everyone belongs.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow.
• A school where your contribution is valued and children thrive.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The successful candidates will:

• Support children individually, in groups and across a class
• Work with the class teachers in supporting teaching and learning
• Inspire and engage children creatively in the learning process
• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Be committed to our school and maintaining effective relationships within our school community
• Be committed to the happiness, wellbeing self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
• Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school
• Preferably be a practising Catholic or willing to support the ethos and practices of our Catholic school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 316 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: schooloffice@stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2930318
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-catholic-primary-school-leeds

 A warm and welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
 Pupils who are enthusiastic, eager to learn and a joy to teach
 A supportive and experienced team of staff and Governors
 A school where staff are valued, encouraged and given opportunities to develop
 A commitment to high quality CPD, professional growth, and strong induction support
 A positive, ambitious, and nurturing environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive

Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schooloffice@stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk.

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