Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Teaching Assistant (Secondary) | Leeds | Immediate Start

Location: Leeds

Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm

Age Group: 11-19 years

Start Date: April

Salary: £21,000 - £23,000 (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are looking for a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant (Secondary) to join a supportive and nurturing education setting in Leeds. You'll work closely with small groups or individual learners, helping to support classroom teaching, monitor and report on pupil progress, and contribute to positive learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will have experience working with young people, good communication skills, and a commitment to fostering engagement and achievement. You'll play a key part in building strong relationships, helping students to thrive in a safe and inclusive environment, with opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference to the lives of learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in the delivery of lessons and classroom activities for secondary-aged pupils
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and help pupils achieve their potential
• Assist with planning and preparing learning materials under the guidance of teaching staff
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, including academic performance, behavior, and wellbeing
• Support pupils with additional needs, including social, emotional, or educational challenges
• Encourage positive behavior and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Build strong relationships with pupils to promote engagement, confidence, and independence
• Participate in school activities, including extracurricular support where needed
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, and other professionals to meet the needs of all learners
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the welfare of children and young people

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils, preferably in a special or SEN setting
• Strong communication skills, both with pupils and colleagues
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students
• Ability to support learning in small groups or one-to-one situations
• Confidence in assisting with lesson delivery and adapting activities to meet individual needs
• A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach to work
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Enthusiasm for helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally
• Team player mindset, willing to collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals
• Willingness to participate in extracurricular or enrichment activities to support student development

Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role?

• Join a supportive and nurturing environment where your work makes a real difference to students' lives
• Gain valuable experience working with secondary-aged pupils with special educational needs
• Be part of a committed team of professionals who collaborate and share best practices
• Opportunities to contribute to both classroom learning and enrichment activities
• Develop your skills in SEN education, behavior management, and personalized learning support
• Work in a school that values inclusivity, wellbeing, and the holistic development of each student
• Chance to grow professionally with training and development opportunities
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with students and help them reach their full potential.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional with experience supporting secondary-aged pupils, particularly those with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to help students engage, learn, and grow both academically and personally? If so, we'd love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day-assisting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing in a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

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

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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