SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time | September Start

Location: SEN school - Leeds
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time

At NextGen Teachers, we're proud to connect passionate education professionals with rewarding opportunities across West Yorkshire. We are currently recruiting for a full-time 1-2-1 Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team at a Specialist SEN school in Leeds, starting this September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support secondary-aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and social, emotional, and behavioural needs (SEMH). You'll play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive school environment.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support secondary-aged students with ASD, ADHD, and behavioural needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to help students engage with learning.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to encourage focus, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider pastoral team to implement individual support plans.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour using positive and proactive strategies.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.

Why Choose NextGen Teachers?

When you register with NextGen Teachers, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• A dedicated education consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• Access to exclusive vacancies in schools across West Yorkshire.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and day-to-day supply roles.
• Ongoing career advice and professional support.
• A simple and efficient registration process.

We pride ourselves on matching great educators with the right schools and providing exceptional support every step of the way.

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of secondary-aged students and are looking for a rewarding full-time role starting this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or send us a message through the NextGen Teachers website to speak with one of our friendly consultants and find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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