SEN Teaching Assistant (Leeds)

SEN Teaching Assistant | Leeds | Immediate Start

Location: Leeds

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only - Temp to Perm

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Age Group: 4-18 years

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £18,540.00

NextGen Teachers is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a supportive school in Leeds. This full-time, term-time position offers the opportunity to work with students aged 4-18 years, supporting learners with a range of special educational, physical, and medical needs.You will help deliver engaging learning experiences, meet individual learner needs, and contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners with a range of special educational, physical, and medical needs in their day-to-day learning.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging, differentiated, and inclusive lessons.
• Provide personal care and support to meet individual learner needs, including moving and handling where required.
• Work flexibly across multiple sites and adapt to the changing needs of learners and the team.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school protocols to safeguard and promote the welfare of all learners.
• Maintain accurate records and report any concerns to teaching staff or senior leaders.

Who We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or in a care setting is highly desirable.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated individuals passionate about supporting learners with special educational, physical, and medical needs.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across multiple sites and different learning environments.
• Good communicators with the ability to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Cheerful, calm, and patient, able to respond effectively to individual learner needs.
• Willing to learn, support teaching staff, and contribute positively to a collaborative team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners.
• Motivated to support learner progress, development, and inclusion within a nurturing environment.

Why Apply?

• Full-time, consistent working hours.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Rewarding role making a real difference in children's lives.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience supporting children, apply today and start making a difference!

For more information, contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

NextGen Teachers is an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH. We work with community schools through to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England and London, connecting educators with meaningful teaching opportunities.

We recruit for SEN qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short-term and long-term supply roles across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. As a candidate with NextGen Teachers, you'll be supported by a team that genuinely cares about your career - taking the time to understand what you're looking for and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a real difference.

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