SEND Teaching Assistant

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

NextGen Teachers are currently working in partnership with a Specialist School in Leeds who are seeking to recruit full-time / permanent staff to support their children with SEND in school. The role will be to support a class of pupils with Complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities on a daily basis. You will be working with children in school who live with:

• Neurological and Developmental conditions (Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Downs Syndrome, Autism)
• Muscular and Orthopaedic conditions (Muscular Dystrophy and Scoliosis)
• Respiratory and Feeding conditions (Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, PEG, NG, or gastrostomy feeding)
• Sensory Impairments (Visual / Hearing Impairments)
• Other medical or complex health needs (Diabetes, Sleep disorders, Severe allergies, chronic fatigue)

About the Role

As a Complex Care Teaching Assistant, you will work under the guidance of class teachers and therapists to provide personalised learning support for pupils aged 2-19. You will play a vital role in promoting independence, communication, and well being, ensuring every child can access learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professionalism and flexibility.

• Calm under pressure, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willing to undertake relevant training (e.g. manual handling, medical procedures).

• Previous experience in a special school or care environment is desirable but not essential-what matters most is your attitude and commitment.

If this seems like the perfect role for you, please apply directly to the advert and one of our NextGen Teachers Team will be in touch.

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