Teaching Assistant, Leeds

  • Location: Leeds
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £90 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education is urgently recruiting compassionate and skilled Medical Needs Teaching Assistants to support learners with complex and medical needs across SEND settings in Leeds. If you’re passionate about making a real impact—we want to hear from you now.

We need people who:

  • Have experience supporting pupils with medical or complex health needs
  • Can confidently assist with personal care and follow healthcare plans
  • Understand trauma‑informed and therapeutic behaviour approaches
  • Have knowledge of ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs), SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Heath) and other SEND needs
  • (Team‑Teach training desirable but not essential)

In this vital role, you will:

  • Deliver 1:1 and small-group support
  • Help implement EHCPs and personalised learning
  • Lead creative and sensory activities
  • Build strong, positive relationships with learners and families
  • Ensure the safety, dignity and wellbeing of every child

Immediate applications encouraged. Apply today!
All roles require satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS.

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

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

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