Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant (Leeds)

SEN Teaching Assistant (Permanent) | Leeds | Immediate Start

Location: Leeds

Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Age Group: 4-16 years

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £19500 - £20,500 (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are seeking an experienced and dedicated candidate to supervise and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring their safety and full access to learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, proactively supporting the development of an engaging and appropriately challenging curriculum for all pupils. You will play a key role in behaviour management, helping to create a positive learning environment and ensuring resources are used effectively to support student progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring their safety and full access to learning activities.
• Work in partnership with the class teacher to support the delivery of a creative, engaging, and appropriately challenging curriculum for all learners.
• Assist in the implementation of effective behaviour management strategies, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping to develop their engagement, independence, and key life skills.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of interventions, support programmes, and therapeutic activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Ensure the effective use of classroom resources to enhance learning and support student progress.
• Promote the safety, health, and well-being of pupils by supporting their personal care needs, including feeding, hygiene, and physical and emotional well-being.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to monitor progress and provide consistent, high-quality support throughout the school day.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities is essential.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or within an education, care, or support setting is highly desirable.
• A good understanding of supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including learning, behavioural, physical, and mental health needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach, with the ability to respond effectively to individual pupil needs.
• Confidence in supporting behaviour management strategies and contributing to a positive learning environment.
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude, with a commitment to supporting pupil progress, well-being, and inclusion.

Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role?

• Competitive pay
  Full-time, consistent working hours
• Opportunity for a permanent role
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Rewarding role making a real difference in children's lives

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or a dedicated professional with a background in education, care, or support work with children and young people? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and the patience, resilience, and compassion to help them thrive? If so, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference from day one-supporting pupils' learning, development, and well-being within a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

Alternatively, contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information. We look forward to reviewing your application.

NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.

We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.

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