SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Kirklees
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 11-18 years
Start Date: September
Salary: £92-£95 per day (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Remain calm and professional under pressure, responding effectively to challenging situations.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, ensuring all interactions are respectful, supportive, and solution-focused.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while also using your own initiative when required.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and professional standards at all times.

What we're looking for:

• A motivated, enthusiastic, and engaging Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for supporting students with SEND in a mainstream school environment.
• Experience working with children or young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, supporting both learning and pastoral care in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• A strong ability to work collaboratively with class teachers to support teaching, learning, and progress, while promoting inclusion and positive outcomes for all pupils.
• A caring and proactive approach, focused on promoting independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion, while supporting individuals and small groups to access the curriculum and achieve success.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by helping students to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within a supportive school environment.

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

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