SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN School (Post-16, Autism & Complex Communication)

Location:

Leeds (easily commutable from Wakefield, Dewsbury & surrounding areas)

Pay: £101.40 - £120 per day

Hours:

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

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young adults with complex communication needs, autism, and additional learning challenges? We're recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a forward-thinking SEN school in Leeds, working with secondary to post-16 students.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone committed to helping learners build confidence, independence, and essential life skills, preparing them for life beyond school.

• Communication development using Total Communication strategies and the Engagement Model
• Independence, life skills, and community inclusion
• Health, wellbeing, and emotional regulation
• Experiential, sensory-based learning in familiar, structured environments
• Planning is holistic and needs-led, with EHCP outcomes central to all activities
• A mix of adult-led and learner-initiated sessions ensures engagement and meaningful progress
• Some learners may access integrated enrichment from the Connect Pathway

• Supporting learners 1:1 or in small groups with autism and complex communication needs
• Assisting with the delivery of structured, experiential learning activities
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and functional communication
• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviours
• Using sensory strategies and communication tools (Makaton, PECS, symbols) to enhance engagement
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and senior staff to deliver individualised learning plans
• Team Teach experience is desirable but not essential

• Experience supporting learners with SEND, autism, or communication challenges
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to a full-time, term-time position (Monday-Friday, 8:30-3:30)
• Open to candidates with backgrounds in SEN, youth work, social care, psychology, criminology, or support work

• Competitive pay: £101.40 - £120 per day
• Long-term, full-time role in a supportive, highly specialised SEN setting
• Ongoing CPD and training, including communication strategies, sensory regulation, and behaviour support
• Work in a structured, nurturing environment with experienced staff
• Make a tangible impact on learners' independence, communication, and life skills

• Experienced Learning Support Assistants
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or related fields
• Support workers looking to transition into education
• Anyone passionate about autism, communication, and post-16 SEND provision

If you're ready to transform lives and support secondary to post-16 learners to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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