Job Description
New Directions Education, are recruiting across Pontefract for a pool of passionate, supportive and engaged Teaching Assistants, to work within local specialist provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of learners who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
We want to hear from:
1. Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support.
2. Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods.
3. A calm, empathetic and patient approach.
4. Strong behaviour management skills.
You will be working with pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, providing tailored support both in and out of the classroom. The role involves:
5. Supporting learners in small groups or 1:1 settings.
6. Assisting the class teacher in delivering a nurturing and structured learning environment.
7. Promoting emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and engagement with learning.
8. Building strong rapports with pupils, staff, and external professionals.
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All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
9. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
10. Regular and varied supply work
11. Competitive rates of pay
12. Potential long-term teaching roles
13. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
14. A network of branches across the UK
15. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
16. Recommend-a-friend scheme
17. 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.