New Directions Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in primary schools across the Harrogate area.
This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
The Role
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide dedicated support to a pupil with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and confidence.
Support the pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development.
Implement strategies to manage behaviour and promote positive outcomes.
Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to support individual learning plans.
Adapt activities and resources to meet the needs of the learner.
Encourage independence and participation within the classroom environment.
Requirements
Previous experience working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
Experience in a school, educational, youth work, care, or support setting.
A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
If you have the experience, passion, and dedication to support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with New Directions Education and take the next step in your career supporting children across Harrogate.
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.