SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Location: Leeds
Contract: Temp-to-perm (Term time only)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £95 per day

Join a Role That Truly Makes a Difference

NextGen Teachers are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, vibrant, and highly supportive specialist primary provision in Leeds.

If you're driven to empower young learners, spark confidence, and nurture independence, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team that transforms lives every day.

About the School

You'll be joining a caring, inclusive setting that supports children with a broad range of needs - including autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, communication differences, and social, emotional, or learning challenges.

The school offers creative and holistic learning experiences, from structured lessons and play-based activities to sensory exploration and life-skills development. Every child is met at their developmental stage, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and ready to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Championing pupils with diverse SEN needs, supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth

• Delivering engaging, accessible, and tailored learning activities

• Working as part of a nurturing, highly collaborative team with an excellent staff-to-pupil ratio

• Using varied communication strategies and positive behaviour approaches suited to young learners

• Providing consistent, compassionate support to ensure each child's wellbeing and sense of security

• Assisting with learning, transitions, play activities, and personal care (where required)

• Encouraging independence, social interaction, and emotional regulation

• Taking part in trips and enrichment activities that broaden pupils' experiences

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children with complex SEN

• Patience, empathy, and skilled positive behaviour management

• A genuine passion for helping young children reach their full potential

• Commitment to safeguarding and accurate record-keeping

• Team Teach trained (or happy to complete the training)

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE English, Maths, and Science

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.