1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £92.60 per day

NextGen Teachers are seeking a confident, resilient, and supportive SEN Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 role supporting a 4-year-old pupil. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to a non-verbal boy in Reception with complex additional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a 4year old pupil, helping them access learning and engage fully in classroom activities
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development in line with individual needs and EHCP targets
• Adapt resources and learning approaches to promote independence, confidence, and progress
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider team to ensure consistent support and uphold safeguarding responsibilities

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children with complex needs, particularly non-verbal needs.
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Ability to adapt learning support to meet individual needs and encourage independence
• A team player who works effectively with teachers and external professionals

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and have the patience, resilience, and empathy to help them succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Alternatively, contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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