SEN Teaching Assistants - Leeds

Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent | Primary & Specialist SEN Settings

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £92.63
Hours: Monday-Friday, term-time
Agency: NextGen Teachers
Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity in education?

NextGen Teachers is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for full-time, temporary-to-permanent positions across mainstream primary schools and specialist SEND settings in Leeds.

These opportunities are ideal for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, graduates looking to begin a career in education, and individuals with backgrounds in care, childcare, youth work or support work who are passionate about helping children thrive.

With consistent full-time hours and the potential to secure a permanent position, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils, develop your experience and become an established member of a school team.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, included and supported throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to pupils' individual needs.

• Supporting children with autism (ASC), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and communication difficulties.

• Helping pupils access classroom activities and engage with learning.

• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.

• Building trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Developing pupils' communication, social skills and confidence.

• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs to follow individual support plans and agreed strategies.

• Adapting learning activities to meet pupils' abilities and individual needs.

• Supporting personal care where required by the setting.

• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for reliable, adaptable and compassionate individuals who are committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, or transferable experience from care, childcare, youth work or support roles.

• A genuine interest in SEND and inclusive education.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach.

• Confidence supporting positive behaviour and building meaningful relationships.

• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• A commitment to working full-time in a school setting.

• The right to work in the UK.

• An enhanced DBS certificate, ideally registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete the necessary checks.

No previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience? Graduates and candidates with relevant transferable skills are encouraged to apply. A caring attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for supporting children's development are highly valued.

Why Work with NextGen Teachers?

• Full-time opportunities: Consistent work from Monday to Friday during term time.

• Temporary-to-permanent pathway: The opportunity to secure a permanent position within a school.

• Varied school settings: Opportunities across mainstream primary schools and specialist SEND provisions.

• Career development: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in SEN education.

• Dedicated consultant support: Receive guidance throughout your placement.

• Rewarding work: Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

Apply Today!

If you're looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in Leeds with the potential to progress into a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your updated CV to molly@nextgenteachers.co.uk or apply directly through Indeed.

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