Job Description
New Directions Education are recruiting for compassionate, resilient and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs within local Primary specialist provisions.
We want to hear from individuals who:
1. Have experience or understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to behaviour support
• Are Team-Teach trained or Positive regard trained.• Demonstrate a calm, nurturing and patient manner
when supporting children.
• Possess strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
The role will involve:
• Providing 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil with SEMH needs, promoting emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Assisting the class teacher in creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Implementing individual behaviour and learning plans.
• Encouraging social interaction, confidence and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and parents to achieve the best outcomes for the pupil.
If you are passionate about helping children with SEMH needs thrive academically, socially and emotionally—we would love to hear from you!
Apply Today!
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
2. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
3. Regular and varied supply work
4. Competitive rates of pay
5. Potential long-term teaching roles
6. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
7. A network of branches across the UK
8. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
9. Recommend-a-friend scheme
10. 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.