Higher Level SEND Teaching Assistant

Higher Level SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 4-16 years
Start Date: September
Salary: £26,000 - £29,500 (depending on experience)

We are looking for Higher Level SEND Teaching Assistants who are caring, patient, calm, and enthusiastic in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, from general to more complex needs.

You will be joining a highly supportive school environment that values staff development, with excellent opportunities for training, progression, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning, providing tailored 1:1 and small group support and helping to implement individual plans such as EHCPs
• Work in partnership with teachers to deliver adapted learning activities, promote engagement, and monitor pupils' progress
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, communication, and independence using consistent strategies
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment, including supporting with personal care where required and supervising pupils during less structured times
• Work collaboratively with staff and external professionals, following safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

What we're looking for:

• A caring, patient and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND
• Experience working with children or young people with autism, learning difficulties, or communication needs
• A positive, calm approach to behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Good communication skills when working with pupils, colleagues, and families
• A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to pupils' individual needs
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing

If you're looking for a September start and have experience and have previous experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, supporting SEND pupil's in the classroom, please don't hesitate to reply or contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

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