SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Leeds | Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent | September Start

NextGen Teachers are recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Leeds from September.

This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position supporting children and young people with significant and complex SEND, including physical disabilities, complex medical needs, severe learning difficulties and non-verbal communication needs.

The Role

You will work closely with teachers and other support professionals to provide individualised support to pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with complex physical and medical needs
• Working with non-verbal pupils and supporting alternative communication methods
• Supporting sensory-based and personalised learning activities
• Helping pupils develop communication, independence and life skills
• Providing personal care support where required
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Is comfortable working with pupils who have complex needs
• Is patient, caring, resilient and reliable
• Is confident supporting personal care where required
• Can commit to a full-time position from September
• Is interested in securing a long-term role with the opportunity to become permanent

Experience within a specialist SEN school is beneficial, but candidates with relevant care, support work, healthcare or complex-needs experience are also encouraged to apply.

Why NextGen Teachers?

• Full-time position starting September
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated NextGen Teachers consultant
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within specialist SEND education

If you're an SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or Care Assistant in Leeds looking to move into a rewarding school-based role, apply today with your CV.

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

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