Secondary Teaching Assistant

New Directions; Ledston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular and varied supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

Compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' R

Wide branch network across the UK

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work in Mainstream Secondary Resource Provisions across Wakefield. You will support learners 1:1 or in small groups, helping implement education and behaviour plans and encourage progression in learning and social development.

Successful candidates will have experience with trauma-informed approaches or Team-Teach, a solid understanding of SEND needs, and may provide personal care as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma-informed approaches or therapeutic behaviour support is required.
• Solid understanding of SEND needs, including Autism, SLCN, and SEMH.
• Experience providing personal care when required is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 or small group basis within mainstream and resource provisions.
• Assist with implementing individual education and behaviour plans to help learners achieve learning goals.
• Build trusting relationships to support progress in learning and social development.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Therapeutic behaviour support

Understanding SEND needs

Personal care experience

Job description

New Directions Education are recruiting for a pool of passionate, supportive, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work within Mainstream Secondary Resource Provisions across the Wakefield area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping learners with additional needs thrive within both mainstream classrooms and specialised support environments.

We want to hear from individuals who:

• Have knowledge or experience of trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Are trained in Team-Teach or other recognised behaviour intervention methods.
• Have a solid understanding of a range of SEND needs, including Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
• Have experience providing personal care when required.

Working as a Teaching Assistant in a Mainstream Resource Provision is both rewarding and challenging. You will play a vital role in supporting learners on a 1:1 or small group basis, helping to implement individual education and behaviour plans, and encouraging pupils to achieve their learning goals. Building strong, trusting relationships with students is key to supporting their progress and confidence in both learning and social development.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• 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.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.