16+ SEN Support

16+ SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (Term-Time Only)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay: £90-£95 per day (dependent on experience)

Make a Real Difference Beyond the Classroom

NextGen Teachers is proud to be working with an exceptional specialist SEN school in Leeds, supporting post-16 learners with EHCPs as they prepare for adult life. These learners follow a bespoke pathway focused on independence, confidence, and real-world skills, blending academic learning with vocational training and community-based experiences.

As a Post 16 Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping young people develop the skills they need for life beyond education - from communication and self-regulation to practical independence and community engagement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support post-16 learners with complex SEN, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties

• Deliver engaging semi-formal learning and life skills sessions such as Maths for Life and practical independence tasks

• Support and work towards EHCP outcomes, developing communication, social, and emotional skills

• Accompany and support learners during community-based and offsite activities

• Provide sensory support, emotional regulation strategies, and positive behaviour management

• Work within a highly supportive, team-teaching environment using visual supports, project-based learning, and Lego Therapy

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting learners with complex SEN, including personal care

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach with strong behaviour management skills

• Confidence supporting offsite and community-based learning

• A good understanding of safeguarding and accurate record-keeping

• Team Teach trained (or willing to complete training)

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

• Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English, Maths, and Science

Ready to Help Young People Build Their Future?

If you're passionate about empowering post-16 learners to gain independence and life skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Email your CV to: charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk
Or apply directly via this advert.

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.