New Directions is currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Trafford. This is a long-term opportunity, ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access education.
The Role
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
Support pupils in managing their behaviour and emotions
Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
Build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff
Promote the social and emotional development of pupils
The Candidate
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) is desirable but not essential
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.