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 on the lookout for a passionate and caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with additional needs, helping them grow in confidence, engage in learning, and achieve their full potential every day.

If you love making a positive impact and enjoy supporting young people to succeed, we'd love to hear from you!

To be considered, you'll need experience supporting SEN students and working with EHCPs within a secondary school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families through excellent communication and people skills.
• Stay calm, confident, and professional when handling challenging situations.
• Provide a supportive and approachable experience in every interaction, always treating others with respect and understanding.
• Work well as part of a team while also being confident to use your own initiative when needed.
• Show professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people 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 secondary 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, supporting students to thrive in the classroom, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential within a welcoming and supportive school environment.

Apply today or contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information.

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