Job Description
New Directions are supporting one of our partner primary schools in Harrogate, North Yorkshire who are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support SEN pupils across KS1 and KS2.
The role will be varied and you will ideally have experience and an understanding of various SEND needs, including; pathological demand avoidance, autism, ADHD, emotional attachment disorders, and challenging behaviours. You will also need experience of de-escalation techniques.
The role is working Monday to Friday on a long-term supply basis with a view to going temp to perm after 12 weeks.
What you’ll need:
1. Experience of working in mainstream primary schools across KS1 and KS2
2. Experience of working on a 121 basis with SEND pupils
3. A high degree of patience and resilience
4. A flexible approach to your working day – no two days will be the same in terms of workload
5. A caring, kind and compassionate nature but firm when required
6. The ability to work with your own initiative and with guidance from the the school’s leadership team
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
7. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
8. Regular and varied supply work
9. Competitive rates of pay
10. Potential long-term teaching roles
11. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
12. A network of branches across the UK
13. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
14. Recommend-a-friend scheme
15. 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.