Teaching Assistant – Resource Provisions, Leeds

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work within Resource Provisions across Leeds.

These specialist provisions support pupils with a range of additional needs while allowing them to benefit from mainstream school environments. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both academically and personally.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills from care, support work, youth work, or childcare, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant within a Resource Provision, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning plans.
• Assist pupils in accessing both specialist provision activities and mainstream classroom learning where appropriate.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for learners.
• Help develop pupils’ communication, social, emotional, and independence skills.
• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

– Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
– A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
– Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
– The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a busy school environment.
– A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
– A commitment to helping every pupil achieve their full potential.

Experience in SEN schools, resource provisions, mainstream education, childcare, care settings, or support work would be highly beneficial.

Who Would This Role Suit?

This role is ideal for:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Support Workers
• Youth Workers
• Residential Childcare Practitioners
• Graduates considering a career in teaching, psychology, or SEND support
• Individuals passionate about inclusive education

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs in a specialist resource provision setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with New Directions Education and help create positive learning experiences for pupils across Leeds, enabling them to grow in confidence, independence, and achievement.

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