SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £92 to £95 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 217451 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 4-16 years
Start Date: September
Salary: £19500 - £20,500 (depending on experience)
NextGen Teachers are seeking motivated and experienced candidates who are compassionate, resilient and patient to join a fantastic and supportive school in Leeds. The right candidate will have experience with supporting pupil's with complex special educational needs including autism, severe learning difficulties and communication needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with complex SEND (including autism, SLD, PMLD, and communication needs) in accessing learning
- Work alongside the class teacher to deliver adapted and personalised learning activities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support, following individual EHCP targets
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
- Support pupils' personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and respect
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
What we're looking for:
- A caring, patient and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND
- Experience working with children or young people with autism, learning difficulties, or communication needs (desirable but not essential)
- A positive, calm approach to behaviour support and emotional regulation
- Good communication skills when working with pupils, colleagues, and families
- A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to pupils' individual needs
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
If you're looking for a September start and have experience with supporting SEND pupil's in the classroom, please don't hesitate to reply for more information.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
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, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 4-16 years
Start Date: September
Salary: £19500 - £20,500 (depending on experience)
NextGen Teachers are seeking motivated and experienced candidates who are compassionate, resilient and patient to join a fantastic and supportive school in Leeds. The right candidate will have experience with supporting pupil's with complex special educational needs including autism, severe learning difficulties and communication needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with complex SEND (including autism, SLD, PMLD, and communication needs) in accessing learning
- Work alongside the class teacher to deliver adapted and personalised learning activities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support, following individual EHCP targets
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
- Support pupils' personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and respect
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
What we're looking for:
- A caring, patient and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND
- Experience working with children or young people with autism, learning difficulties, or communication needs (desirable but not essential)
- A positive, calm approach to behaviour support and emotional regulation
- Good communication skills when working with pupils, colleagues, and families
- A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to pupils' individual needs
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
If you're looking for a September start and have experience with supporting SEND pupil's in the classroom, please don't hesitate to reply for more information.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
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.