SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Complex Needs | Full-Time | September Start

Location: Leeds SEN school
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time

At NextGen Teachers, we are proud to connect dedicated education professionals with rewarding opportunities across West Yorkshire. We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will support pupils with significant learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex medical and communication needs within a caring and supportive school environment.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children and young people with PMLD and complex needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist pupils with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and hygiene, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Support communication using a range of approaches such as sensory strategies, symbols, and AAC systems.
• Help deliver engaging sensory-based learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement individual education and care plans.
• Promote pupil comfort, wellbeing, and engagement throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with PMLD, complex needs, or within a SEN setting is desirable but not essential.
• A calm, patient, and highly compassionate approach.
• Willingness and confidence to support personal care needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with significant and complex barriers to learning.

Why Choose NextGen Teachers?

When you register with NextGen Teachers, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to exclusive SEN vacancies across West Yorkshire.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
• Ongoing guidance and professional support.
• A smooth and supportive registration process.

At NextGen Teachers, we are committed to matching caring and skilled professionals with schools where they can make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children with PMLD and complex needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time SEN role starting this September, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or send us a message through the NextGen Teachers website to speak with one of our friendly consultants and find out more about this opportunity.

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