SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Leeds
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term-time only

NextGen Teachers are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Leeds from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and is looking to secure a long-term, permanent position within a welcoming and supportive school environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support professionals to help pupils access learning, develop their independence and make positive progress both academically and personally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and social development
• Helping pupils remain engaged and regulated throughout the school day
• Supporting the implementation of individual learning and support plans
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN professionals and wider school staff
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from applicants who:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Are patient, resilient, caring and adaptable
• Have a genuine passion for helping pupils with additional needs reach their potential
• Are confident building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team
• Are looking for a full-time, permanent position from September

Experience within a specialist SEN school, mainstream SEN provision, care setting or similar environment would be particularly beneficial.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a specialist setting where staff can make a meaningful difference to pupils' education, independence and wellbeing every day.

You'll benefit from a supportive working environment, the opportunity to develop your SEND experience and the security of a full-time, permanent role.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or SEN professional looking for your next opportunity in Leeds, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with NextGen Teachers to be considered for this permanent SEN Teaching Assistant position starting in September 2026.

NextGen Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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