Empowering Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

New Directions Holdings Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education in Leeds is seeking a caring Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN across a welcoming primary school setting.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapt activities to meet individual needs, and help pupils build confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.

If you are passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in school or care settings.
• Patient, empathetic and positive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a busy classroom.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Support children with ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Calm and adaptable

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

New Directions Education in Leeds is seeking a caring Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN across a welcoming primary school setting.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapt activities to meet individual needs, and help pupils build confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.

If you are passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally, we’d love to hear from you.