Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Leeds Primary School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

NextGen Teachers are currently supporting a welcoming and inclusive primary school in central Leeds who are seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a full-time position based within our in-house provision, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This school is committed to providing a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with experienced teaching staff and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including communication and interaction needs, ASD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND within our specialist in-house provision

• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support plans

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies

• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs

• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external agencies

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

This role requires patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children with SEND (school-based experience desirable)

• A calm, caring, and flexible approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Offer:

• A supportive and experienced inclusion team

• Ongoing professional development and training

• A welcoming school community

• The opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' lives

If you are passionate about inclusion and ready to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

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