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Posted 21 Sep 2026
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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
£90 - £95 per day

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary School, Leeds)

  • Primary School (LS9)
  • Supporting children with SEN within a primary school.
  • ASAP start date
  • Full Time
  • Salary £90.00 - £95.00 (Depending on experience)
  • Temporary to permanent role

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a rewarding career supporting children with special educational needs?

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, communication difficulties and complex learning needs.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils to engage positively with their learning, develop confidence and feel fully included within the school environment.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide patient, nurturing and individualised support, adapting activities and approaches to meet each child's unique needs.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Recent graduate with a genuine interest in SEN, education, psychology, childhood studies or a related field
  • Passionate about supporting children to reach their potential
  • Patient, nurturing and empathetic
  • Confident building positive relationships with children
  • Interested in developing a career within education or SEN
  • Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one
  • Minimum 4/C in English and Maths GCSE

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a primary school and develop their skills within a supportive SEN environment.

At NextGen we have a personalised approach that means we take the time to understand the needs of both schools and candidates, carefully matching the right people to the right environments.

Interested? Apply today with your CV to jasmin@nextgenteachers.co.uk

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Jasmin Stokes
Delivery Consultant

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