Job Description
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across schools and specialist provisions in Wakefield.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping learners overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential in a supportive, inclusive environment.
The Role
1. Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEN, including autism, learning difficulties, and SEMH
2. Support learning, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour
3. Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
4. Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
5. Support pupils with routines, transitions, and daily activities
About You
6. Caring, patient, and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting children
7. Confident, committed, and able to build positive relationships
8. Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of individual learners
9. SEN experience preferred but not essential, a care background could be an alternative
Requirements
10. Experience or strong interest in working with children or young people
11. Willingness to undertake training, including safeguarding
12. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)
Apply today to start making a difference.
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
13. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
14. Regular and varied supply work
15. Competitive rates of pay
16. Potential long-term teaching roles
17. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
18. A network of branches across the UK
19. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
20. Recommend-a-friend scheme
21. 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.