New Directions Education are searching for compassionate Teaching Assistants from September to support a through, SEN provision in East Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learners who use communication aids, including a combination of symbol, signs and spoken language to understand and communicate. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you will help to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, encouraging interaction, engagement, and independence through clear, consistent communication strategies tailored to each learner\u2019s individual needs and EHCP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are looking for individuals who are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Experienced in supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and\/or Autism Spectrum Condition. Key Responsibilities:<\/strong> Apply Today!<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Directions Education are searching for compassionate Teaching Assistants from September to support a through, SEN provision in East Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learners who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":555,"template":"","jv_office":[1959],"jv_sector":[791,611,702,777],"jv_category":[1535,1857,1958,1644],"jv_type":[674,885],"jv_position":[1626,1631,1858],"office":[],"jv_location":[],"jv_region":[1970],"class_list":["post-178253","dsa_jobs","type-dsa_jobs","status-publish","hentry","jv_office-leeds","jv_sector-aln","jv_sector-early-years-education","jv_sector-primary-education","jv_sector-secondary-education","jv_category-support","jv_category-learning-support","jv_category-nuture-base","jv_category-teaching-assistant","jv_type-permanent","jv_type-temporary","jv_position-classroom-assistant","jv_position-learning-support-assistant-lsa","jv_position-teaching-assistant","jv_region-leeds"],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\u2022 Confident in using or keen to learn Makaton, picture communication, objects of reference, and symbol-based systems.
\u2022 Patient, empathetic, and skilled in promoting positive communication and emotional regulation.
\u2022 Trained in Team-Teach or other therapeutic behaviour strategies \u2013 desirable, not essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Use symbols, Makaton signs, and objects of reference consistently to reinforce understanding and communication.
\u2022 Work collaboratively with teachers, speech and language therapists, and families to ensure consistent approaches across settings.
\u2022 Promote independence, confidence, and self-expression in every learner.
\u2022 Prioritise the safety, and wellbeing of all learners in your care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n