SEND Teaching Assistant, Harrogate

  • Location: Harrogate
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £90 per day
  • Start date: 01/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Job Description

New Directions are working with a 2-19 SEND provision in Harrogate that is currently looking for a special needs Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time, temporary basis from September 2025, supporting students aged 2 – 19 with additional learning needs. The provision supports students with a variety of severe learning and physical disabilities, as well as medical and complex needs.

  • Experience of working with students who have complex and medical needs
  • Experience of working in a school environment supporting students with their education
  • Providing students with individualised learning plans
  • Monitoring and reporting student progress
  • Supporting students in developing their self-esteem and independence
  • Supporting qualified teachers to prepare lesson plans and organising materials for each lesson
  • Supporting teachers with organising and delivering learning activities
  • Creating a positive and engaging learning environment to meet individual needs
  • Following the correct school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behaviour management

Essential Skills

  • Previous experience of working with children and young adults with special needs
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • Empathy and patience, and the ability to work as part of a team

Why work with us:

  • Competitive pay, paid weekly.
  • Flexible work to suit your availability – part-time or full-time.
  • Local work across West Yorkshire.
  • Ongoing support from your consultant and access to CPD opportunities.

This is a brilliant way to get involved in education without the long-term commitment of a permanent role. Whether you want regular work or something a bit more ad-hoc, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?
Get in touch today and find out how we can help you take the next step in your education career.

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 (formerly CRB) 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.




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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