Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £19,000 to £20,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 206804 |
Summary
Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN provision based in Leeds
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
NextGen Teachers are currently supporting a SEN Provision based in Leeds who are seeking to recruit an experienced and dedicated Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The school supports pupils aged 2-19 with a wide range of complex special educational needs.
This role will focus on supporting secondary-aged learners with the most complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism, and significant communication and interaction needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to help pupils access learning, develop communication, and build independence within a supportive specialist environment.
Candidates applying for this role must have experience supporting Individuals with Complex SEN and Care needs and must have experience with Manual Handling and Personal Care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide targeted support for secondary-aged pupils with complex SEN.
Provide targeted support for secondary-aged pupils with complex SEN.
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Support personalised learning linked to EHCP outcomes.
Support personalised learning linked to EHCP outcomes.
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Use structured approaches and communication strategies to support engagement and communication.
Use structured approaches and communication strategies to support engagement and communication.
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Promote positive behaviour, well being and independence.
Promote positive behaviour, well being and independence.
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
We are looking for candidates who:
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Have experience working with children or young people with complex SEN.
Have experience working with children or young people with complex SEN.
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Are patient, resilient and confident supporting learners with significant needs.
Are patient, resilient and confident supporting learners with significant needs.
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Work well as part of a team and are committed to inclusive education.
Work well as part of a team and are committed to inclusive education.
If you are interested in this role and can start immediately on a full-time basis, please apply directly to the advert and one of our NextGen Team will be in touch.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
NextGen Teachers are currently supporting a SEN Provision based in Leeds who are seeking to recruit an experienced and dedicated Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The school supports pupils aged 2-19 with a wide range of complex special educational needs.
This role will focus on supporting secondary-aged learners with the most complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism, and significant communication and interaction needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to help pupils access learning, develop communication, and build independence within a supportive specialist environment.
Candidates applying for this role must have experience supporting Individuals with Complex SEN and Care needs and must have experience with Manual Handling and Personal Care.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide targeted support for secondary-aged pupils with complex SEN.
Provide targeted support for secondary-aged pupils with complex SEN.
-
Support personalised learning linked to EHCP outcomes.
Support personalised learning linked to EHCP outcomes.
-
Use structured approaches and communication strategies to support engagement and communication.
Use structured approaches and communication strategies to support engagement and communication.
-
Promote positive behaviour, well being and independence.
Promote positive behaviour, well being and independence.
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
We are looking for candidates who:
-
Have experience working with children or young people with complex SEN.
Have experience working with children or young people with complex SEN.
-
Are patient, resilient and confident supporting learners with significant needs.
Are patient, resilient and confident supporting learners with significant needs.
-
Work well as part of a team and are committed to inclusive education.
Work well as part of a team and are committed to inclusive education.
If you are interested in this role and can start immediately on a full-time basis, please apply directly to the advert and one of our NextGen Team will be in touch.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.