Job Description
New Directions Education is recruiting motivated, engaging, and compassionate Learning Support Assistants, to support young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference — supporting learners both in the classroom and out in the community as they develop vital life and work skills that promote confidence, independence, and employability.
You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to helping young people achieve their personal and educational goals in an inclusive and empowering environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Support learners with a range of additional needs including autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
· Encourage independence through practical life-skills sessions and community-based learning.
· Support learners during work experience placements and vocational activities.
· Implement individual education and support plans (EHCPs) in collaboration with tutors and therapists.
· Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing through person-centred support.
· Record progress and contribute to reviews and target setting.
· Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment at all times.
We want to hear from you, if you are:
· Empathetic, patient, and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
· Engaging and creative, able to motivate and connect with learners in varied settings.
· Flexible and adaptable, comfortable supporting both in the classroom and community.
· A team player who communicates effectively with staff, parents, and external partners.
Previous experience supporting young people with SEN is desirable but not essential, we value the right attitude, enthusiasm, transferable skill set and commitment to inclusion.
Requirements
· Experience or interest in working with young people.
· A willingness to undertake any necessary training (including safeguarding).
· Ability to travel within the Leeds area for community-based sessions.
· Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).
Apply Today! 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.