Complex Needs Support Worker

SEN Teaching Assistant | Specialist & Complex Needs School | LS8

Location: LS8, Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term (Temp-to-Perm Available)

About the Role

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with specialist and complex needs? Do you want to make a genuine difference every single day in a role where no two days are ever the same?

NextGen Teachers are currently working in partnership with an exceptional Specialist and Complex Needs School in the LS8 area of Leeds to find a standout SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join their team.

About the School

• A well-respected, specialist provision for pupils aged 2 - 18 with a range of complex needs, including autism, ADHD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, and medical needs.

• A highly skilled, multidisciplinary team including therapists, behaviour specialists, and pastoral staff.

• Tailored, creative curriculum's with a deep focus on communication, emotional regulation, and independence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children with complex educational and behavioural needs in 1:1 and small group settings.

• Implementing bespoke strategies designed by therapists and SEN specialists.

• Using creative methods such as sensory play, visual timetables, PECs, Makaton, and assistive tech.

• Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour in line with each student's plan.

• Being a consistent, calming presence for learners who rely on stability and trust.

Requirements

• You might have worked in an SEN setting, care role, or with children/adults with disabilities.
• You're calm under pressure, naturally nurturing, and deeply patient.
• You believe in every child's potential and have the resilience to help unlock it.
• Teamwork is second nature to you - you value training, support, and shared wins.
• You're ready to grow - and want a role where your passion and purpose align.
• The right to work in the UK and the ability to work full time
• An enhanced Child and adult DBS on the update service
• Two professional references

If you Have ALL of the above, please apply directly to this job advert.

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