Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only - Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 11-17 years
Start Date: September
Salary: £92 - £95 per day (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are recruiting passionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and supportive specialist school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference, working in small classes of around 10 pupils and supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome to build confidence, develop key skills, and achieve their potential. With outstanding staff support, ongoing training, and excellent career development opportunities, this is the perfect role for someone looking to build a rewarding career in SEN education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners with a range of complex needs in daily learning
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated, inclusive lessons
• Work flexibly across sites to meet changing learner needs
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare
• Record progress and report concerns to staff and senior leaders

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children is essential, secondary experience is highly beneficial
• Flexible and adaptable across settings and sites
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm, patient, and positive approach
• Team player, willing to learn and support staff
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Focused on inclusion, progress, and development

If this sounds like you, apply today and start making a real difference! For more information, contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

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