SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - School-Based Role (LS8)
Location: LS8, Leeds
Pay: £90-£95 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, term time only (13 weeks holiday per year)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you patient, supportive, and passionate about helping young people reach their potential?

NextGen Teachers are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in LS8, Leeds. In this role, you'll support students with a range of additional needs - from ADHD and autism to more complex learning and emotional needs - helping them thrive in a calm, structured environment.

This is a full-time, term-time only role, ideal for someone with experience in education, care, or youth work who's looking to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs

• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and confidence

• Follow individual support and behaviour plans set by school staff

• Create a calm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment

• Use patience, empathy, and creativity to adapt learning to each student

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (e.g. ADHD, autism, SEMH, or complex needs)

• A calm, caring, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliable, consistent, and genuinely passionate about helping others

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily rate: £90-£95 per day

• Term-time only: 13 weeks holiday per year

• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

• Long-term role with high potential for a permanent position

• Ongoing support from your dedicated NextGen Teachers consultant

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If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a lasting impact, apply directly to this advert

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