SEND Teaching Assistant
15 hours ago
Harrogate
We are currently working in partnership with a small federation of primary schools in Harrogate that is looking for a 121 KS2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with special needs on a full-time, long-term basis for the rest of the academic year 25/26, with the potential for the role to be extended into the 26/27. You will be required to work on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 15:30. Essential experience / skills • Experience working as a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant with primary aged pupils, • A calm, patient, and confident approach towards behaviour management, • Ability to follow risk assessments and behaviour support strategies, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Commitment to supporting pupils learning and development needs The role: • Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with special educational needs throughout the day, • Supporting learning, engagement, and emotional regulation in line with individual support plans, • Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to adapt activities and support progress, • Promote a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment, • Support school safeguarding strategies and policies at all times 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, • Recommend-a-friend scheme, • 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