Job Description
New Directions Education is recruiting experienced and compassionate SEN PMLD HLTAs to join our supply pool across Leeds. If you’re looking for flexible work where every day truly matters, this is a fantastic opportunity to support learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in specialist settings while choosing the hours that suit you.
Whether you’re seeking regular supply, part‑time work, or longer placements, we can offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle.
We’re looking for HLTAs who are:
Experienced in working with PMLD or complex needs
Confident leading small groups, 1:1 sessions and supporting the class teacher
Skilled in multi‑sensory, therapeutic and communication‑focused approaches
Understanding of systems such as PECs, switches, Intensive Interaction (desirable)
Calm, patient, creative and passionate about SEN education
Comfortable assisting with personal care and medical routines
Reliable, adaptable and confident stepping into different settings
What you’ll do on supply as a PMLD HLTA:
Deliver and support individualised, sensory‑rich learning activities
Lead sessions and provide HLTA‑level support when needed
Build positive relationships with learners using consistent, nurturing approaches
Support pupils with personal care, mobility and medical needs
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
Ensure every learner is safe, engaged and supported with dignity
If you are looking for incredibly rewarding and flexible work with SEN settings – APPLY NOW!
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.