Job Description
Job Specification
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in Harrogate. You will play a vital role in helping pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) access learning, develop confidence, and thrive in a nurturing school environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a measurable difference in the lives of young people.
Do you have a background in care, but are looking for something new? Your skill set could be suitable for this role.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities.
-Assist the class teacher in adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
-Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), tracking progress and recording observations.
-Support pupils with communication, regulation, and social skills development.
-Promote independence and encourage positive behaviour strategies.
-Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, therapists, and external agencies.
-Support with personal care or mobility needs where required.
-Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all pupils.
Person Specification
Essential
*Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school, childcare, voluntary, or personal experience considered).
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
*Patience, positivity, and resilience.
*Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs.
*A passion for inclusive education and safeguarding children.
Desirable
*CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
*Experience with Makaton, PECS, sensory strategies, or behaviour regulation approaches.
*Previous experience in a mainstream or specialist setting.
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.