Supply SEN Teaching Assistants - Leeds

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Flexible Supply / Temporary
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Agency: NextGen Teachers
Start Date: ASAP

Supply SEN Teaching Assistants - Flexible Opportunities in Leeds

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

NextGen Teachers is recruiting Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools and specialist SEN settings throughout Leeds.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate looking to start a career in education, or someone with a background in care or support work, we have opportunities to suit a range of experience levels.

Supply work offers the flexibility to fit around your lifestyle while gaining valuable experience supporting pupils with additional needs in different educational settings.

The Role

As a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

• Support children with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

• Help pupils access classroom learning through tailored activities and individual support.

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.

• Support pupils' communication, social skills and personal development.

• Assist with classroom activities and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

• Follow individual education plans and guidance from teachers and SENCOs.

• Adapt to different school environments and respond to pupils' individual needs.

• Support personal care where required by the setting.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for caring, patient and adaptable individuals who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Ideally, you will have:

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

• A genuine interest in special educational needs and inclusive education.

• A calm, nurturing and resilient approach.

• Confidence building relationships and supporting positive behaviour.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Flexibility to work across different schools in Leeds.

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

• The right to work in the UK.

Graduates and candidates looking to gain experience in SEN education are encouraged to apply.

Why Work with NextGen Teachers?

• Flexible supply work to suit your availability.

• Opportunities across mainstream primary schools and specialist SEN settings.

• Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your education career.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

Apply Today!

If you're looking for flexible SEN Teaching Assistant work in Leeds and want to make a positive impact on children's learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly through Indeed or send your updated CV to jasmin@nextgenteachers.co.uk.

Join NextGen Teachers and help us connect talented education professionals with schools where they can make a difference.

NextGen Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to relevant safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

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