SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary In-House Provision

Leeds | Full-Time | September 2026

NextGen Teachers are recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Leeds from September.

This role will be based within the school's dedicated in-house SEN provision, supporting pupils who require a more personalised and structured learning environment while remaining part of a mainstream school community.

You will work with children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties, helping them access learning, develop independence and successfully engage with school life.

The Role

• Supporting pupils within the school's in-house SEN provision
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting children with Autism, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Delivering structured and personalised learning activities
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Using visual resources, sensory strategies and consistent routines
• Helping pupils build confidence and independence
• Supporting integration into mainstream classes where appropriate
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and wider support team

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs
• Is calm, patient, nurturing and resilient
• Can build positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• Understands the importance of individualised SEN support
• Is confident supporting children who may struggle within a mainstream classroom
• Can commit to a full-time position from September

Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or Behaviour Support Worker would be particularly relevant.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time role from September 2026
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN provision in a mainstream primary school
• Dedicated support from NextGen Teachers
• Excellent experience for anyone looking to develop a career within SEND

Looking for your next SEN Teaching Assistant role in Leeds? Apply today with your CV through NextGen Teachers.

NextGen Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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