1:1 Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

1:1 Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 4-16 years
Start Date: September
Salary: £19500 - £20,500 (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are looking for a firm, confident and experienced SEN Teaching assistant for a 1:1 complex needs student who is non-verbal. You will need to have previous experience, be extremely confident working in a 1:1 behaviour support role and have an extremely patient and caring approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided dedicated 1:1 support for a non-verbal student with complex SEN needs
• Use behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation and positive engagement
• Adapted learning activities and communication methods to meet individual student needs
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support learning, wellbeing, and EHCP targets
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment at all times

What we're looking for:

• A caring, patient and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND
• Experience working with informal / non-verbal students
• A positive, calm approach to behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Good communication skills when working with pupils, colleagues, and families
• A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to pupils' individual needs
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing

If you're looking for a September start and have experience in a 1:1 role with students who have complex needs, please don't hesitate to reply or contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information.

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