Temp to Perm SEN Teaching Assistant (Huddersfield)

SEN Teaching Assistant (Temp to Perm) | Huddersfield | Immediate Start

Location: Huddersfield

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only - Temp to Perm

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

Age Group: 5-18 years

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £20,000 - £23,000 (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are seeking an experienced and dedicated candidate to supervise and support pupils with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and full access to learning.

This rewarding role involves supporting young people aged 5-18 with Autism and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety, and communication or learning difficulties. Working within small, bespoke groups of 4-6 students, you will play a key role in delivering personalised support alongside a class teacher and dedicated team. Set within a unique environment featuring a peaceful woodland space and sensory courtyard, this provision offers a nurturing and engaging setting designed to enhance both learning and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support for pupils aged 5-18 with Autism, SEMH needs, and associated conditions such as ADHD, FASD, and anxiety, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver a personalised, engaging curriculum within small groups of 4-6 students
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation using consistent, nurturing, and trauma-informed approaches
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support to develop communication, independence, and social skills
• Contribute to structured interventions and therapeutic activities, including outdoor and sensory-based learning in woodland and courtyard spaces
• Promote student wellbeing by supporting emotional needs, building trusting relationships, and encouraging confidence and resilience
• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining dignity and promoting independence
• Collaborate with teachers and wider professionals to monitor progress and provide consistent, high-quality support across the school day

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Autism and/or SEMH needs is essential
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or within a specialist education or care setting is highly desirable
• A strong understanding of additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety, and communication or learning difficulties
• Confidence in supporting pupils within small group settings and delivering personalised, student-centred support
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• A proactive, flexible team player who thrives in a nurturing, therapeutic environment, including outdoor and sensory-based learning
• A genuine passion for supporting young people's wellbeing, independence, and personal development

Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role?

• Competitive pay
• Full-time, consistent working hours within a specialist provision
• Opportunity to secure a long-term, permanent role
• Supportive, nurturing environment with a strong team ethos and small group settings
• Access to unique outdoor and sensory learning spaces, including woodland and courtyard areas
• A highly rewarding role making a meaningful difference to young people with Autism and SEMH needs

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or a dedicated professional with a background in education, care, or support work with children and young people? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and the patience, resilience, and compassion to help them thrive? If so, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference from day one-supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing within a nurturing and inclusive school 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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