1:1 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant
Mainstream Primaryschool
Leeds
08:30am until 15:30pm
Monday to Friday– term time only
September 2026 start
Temporary position to start with

About the role

At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting teaching assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal school for you. We’re currently looking to appoint a 1:1 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School in Leeds. This is a long term, full‑time position with the potential of a permanent position for the right candidate.

Ideally the successful person will be able to start as soon as possible, however we also have vacancies that will commence later in the year. The successful 1:1 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant will be supporting a brand new pupil who has undiagnosed needs but is pre‑verbal. The school has a dedicated senior leadership team who are passionate about supporting and developing their staff team.

The ideal applicant will have

• Experience working with children with SEN in a school or care setting
• Experience with EYFS and the curriculum
• A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupils
• Bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils
• Ideally hold a relevant level 2 qualification
• Have a patient and nurturing approach in the classroom

Highlights

• Market‑leading pay rates
• Full‑time and part‑time positions are available
• Develop your knowledge of the national curriculum
• Ideal post for graduates looking to move into a career in teaching

About us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.