Job Description
New Directions Education are recruiting for a pool of passionate, supportive, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work within Mainstream Primary Resource Provisions across the Pontefract area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping learners with additional needs thrive within both mainstream classrooms and specialised support environments.
We want to hear from individuals who:
• Have knowledge or experience of trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Are trained in Team-Teach or other recognised behaviour intervention methods.
• Have a solid understanding of a range of SEND needs, including Autism (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
• Have experience providing personal care when required.
Working as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary Mainstream Resource Provision is both rewarding and challenging. You will play a vital role in supporting learners on a 1:1 or small group basis, helping to implement individual education and behaviour plans, and encouraging pupils to achieve their learning goals. Building strong, trusting relationships with students is key to supporting their progress and confidence in both learning and social development.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
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All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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.