SEN Teaching Assistant: Trauma-Informed Support

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

Job summary

New Directions Education in Wakefield is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support learners with additional needs across mainstream and resource provisions. The role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, Team-Teach training, and a solid understanding of SEND needs, including Autism, SLCN, and SEMH.

Some personal care duties may be required. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping implement education and behaviour plans and fostering pupil progress and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Trained in Team-Teach or other recognised behaviour intervention methods.
• Solid understanding of SEND needs (Autism, SLCN, SEMH).
• Experience providing personal care when required.

Responsibilities

• Support learners 1:1 or in small groups.
• Implement individual education and behaviour plans.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to aid progress and confidence in learning and social development.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Team-Teach

SEND knowledge

Personal care

Job description

New Directions Education in Wakefield is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support learners with additional needs across mainstream and resource provisions. The role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, Team-Teach training, and a solid understanding of SEND needs, including Autism, SLCN, and SEMH.

Some personal care duties may be required. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping implement education and behaviour plans and fostering pupil progress and social development.