Job Description
New Directions Education is recruiting enthusiastic and committed SEN Classroom Assistants to support pupils across a variety of primary and secondary schools. These roles offer excellent temp‑to‑perm opportunities, making them ideal for candidates who want long‑term stability and career growth within the SEND sector.
If you’re passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Roles
As an SEN Teaching Assistant with New Directions Education, you will work with pupils who may present with:
*Autism (ASC)
*ADHD
*Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
*SEMH needs
*Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
*Sensory or physical needs
*Complex and multiple learning needs
You may provide support on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, or as general classroom support, depending on the needs of each school.
Key Responsibilities
*Support pupils’ learning through personalised strategies and structured support
*Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
*Adapt learning materials under teacher guidance
*Promote independence, confidence, and engagement
*Provide calm and consistent behaviour support
*Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
*Record observations and contribute to SEN support plans
*Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school teams
About You
We’re looking for people who are:
*Experienced working with SEND pupils (or vulnerable young people in similar settings)
*Patient, nurturing, and resilient
*Confident with behaviour management and de‑escalation
*Strong communicators with the ability to build trust quickly
*Flexible and able to adapt to different needs and environments
Desirable training includes Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Makaton, or other SEND CPD, but some training is available through New Directions
An Enhanced DBS is required (we can support you in obtaining one if needed).
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. 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.