Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £92 to £95 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 211282 |
Summary
SEN Complex Needs Teaching Assistant | Leeds | Immediate Start
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only - Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 4-18 years
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £92 - £95 (depending on experience)
NextGen Teachers are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a supportive school in Leeds. This full-time, term-time position offers the opportunity to work with students aged 4-18 years, supporting learners with a range of complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support learners with a range of complex needs in daily learning
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated, inclusive lessons
- Provide personal care, including moving and handling where required
- Work flexibly across sites to meet changing learner needs
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare
- Record progress and report concerns to staff and senior leaders
Who We're Looking For:
- Experience working with children is essential
- Teaching Assistant, support work, or care experience desirable
- Passionate about supporting learners with complex needs
- Flexible and adaptable across settings and sites
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Calm, patient, and positive approach
- Team player, willing to learn and support staff
- Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare
- Focused on inclusion, progress, and development
Why Apply?
- Full-time, consistent working hours.
- Supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Rewarding role making a real difference in children's lives.
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have relevant experience supporting learners with complex needs, apply today and start making a real difference!
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.
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
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only - Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 4-18 years
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £92 - £95 (depending on experience)
NextGen Teachers are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a supportive school in Leeds. This full-time, term-time position offers the opportunity to work with students aged 4-18 years, supporting learners with a range of complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support learners with a range of complex needs in daily learning
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated, inclusive lessons
- Provide personal care, including moving and handling where required
- Work flexibly across sites to meet changing learner needs
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare
- Record progress and report concerns to staff and senior leaders
Who We're Looking For:
- Experience working with children is essential
- Teaching Assistant, support work, or care experience desirable
- Passionate about supporting learners with complex needs
- Flexible and adaptable across settings and sites
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Calm, patient, and positive approach
- Team player, willing to learn and support staff
- Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare
- Focused on inclusion, progress, and development
Why Apply?
- Full-time, consistent working hours.
- Supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Rewarding role making a real difference in children's lives.
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have relevant experience supporting learners with complex needs, apply today and start making a real difference!
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.
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.