Senior SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary (11–17)

NextGen Teachers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Teachers is seeking a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant for a Leeds based role supporting students aged 11–17 with Autism, ADHD and Down syndrome in a small-class setting. The role is full-time, term-time only with a temp-to-perm pathway.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver inclusive activities, monitor progress and uphold safeguarding standards in a supportive, specialist environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary ages is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and positive approach to learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students aged 11–17 with SEN.
• Support students with learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Work with teachers to deliver differentiated and inclusive activities.
• Support positive behaviour and help students manage challenges.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement in learning.
• Monitor progress and maintain safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with secondary pupils

Strong communication

Team player

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Job description

NextGen Teachers is seeking a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant for a Leeds based role supporting students aged 11–17 with Autism, ADHD and Down syndrome in a small-class setting. The role is full-time, term-time only with a temp-to-perm pathway.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver inclusive activities, monitor progress and uphold safeguarding standards in a supportive, specialist environment.