Job Description
New Directions are currently recruiting Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools in Sheffield. This is a rewarding opportunity for dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to thrive in an educational setting.
Roles are available on a daily supply, short-term and long-term basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.
Responsibilities
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:
1. Support pupils with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
2. Work one-to-one or in small groups to support learning and development
3. Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
4. Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
5. Support pupils with personal care where required
6. Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should:
7. Have experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or alternative settings)
8. Be patient, nurturing and resilient
9. Have strong communication and teamwork skills
10. Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
11. Be able to provide relevant references
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Teaching Assistant qualification, or SEN training) are desirable but not essential.
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What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term teaching roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.