New Directions Education is recruiting SecondarySEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Wakefield and Pontefract. We are looking for resilient, patient and compassionate individuals who want to make a real difference to young people with social, emotional, and mental‑health needs.
The Role
Provide 1:1 and small‑group SEMH support
Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour management
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Support de‑escalation and promote positive behaviour strategies
Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
About You
Experience supporting SEMH, challenging behaviour or vulnerable young people
Confident with behaviour management
Calm, empathetic and consistent in your approach
Backgrounds in youth work, care, support work or education welcome
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one through New Directions)
Apply Today
To register your interest, send your CV to New Directions Education and a consultant will be in touch to discuss suitable roles.
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
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