Learning and Life Skills Support Assistant

Learning and Life Skills Support Assistant

Location: Leeds

Contract: Temporary to permanent (term time only). Monday to Friday (8:30-3:30)

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £90 - £95 per day (dependant on experience)

About the Role

NextGen Teachers are proud to partner with a network of Specialist SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools across Leeds, who are seeking experienced and dedicated professionals to join their teams.

These schools follow a pathway-based learning model, ensuring every learner benefits from teaching strategies that are carefully tailored to their individual abilities, communication styles, and developmental needs.

Within the Towards Independence Pathway, all learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and follow a personalised programme of support. This pathway focuses on developing independence both within and beyond the school environment, offering a balanced curriculum that combines academic learning, vocational experiences, and community participation.

As a Learning and Life Skills Support Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering and supporting structured, subject-based teaching through semi-formal approaches. You'll help implement lessons such as 'Maths for Life' and life skills sessions that equip learners with the practical knowledge and confidence to become increasingly independent in real-life contexts.

Learners accessing this pathway typically have the cognitive understanding to engage with semi-formal teaching, make informed choices, and share attention with others - enabling meaningful progress toward independence and self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support learners who have complex needs
• Contribute to the focus on developing communication by following EHCP targets and implementing the appropriate strategies
• Work as part of a team where there is likely to be a high staff to learner ratio
• Use strategies such as project-based learning, Lego Therapy and visuals to support teaching
• Support learners who require in-depth emotional development skills in order for them to express their feelings and learn to co and self regulate using positive behaviours
• Provide sensory support where necessary, which might include sensory circuits
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience of working with learners who have complex SEN needs
• Previous experience of providing personal care
• Patience, empathy, and strong positive behaviour management skills
• Willingness to contribute to offsite experiences
• A genuine passion for helping learners reach their potential
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and accurate record-keeping procedures
• Team Teach trained (or willingness to complete training)
• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willingness to apply)
• Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English, Maths, and Science

If you meet the above requirements and are eager to contribute to the safe, happy environment that supports the learning of every student, please email your CV to charlotte@nextgenteachers.co.uk, or apply directly to this advert.

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