Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

New Directions Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our pool of support staff working across Post 16, SEN Provisions in Leeds.

This rewarding role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about learners with additional needs develop key life skills.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital part in supporting learners with a variety of additional needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

You’ll work alongside teachers and therapists to create inclusive, supportive environments that promote independence, communication, and personal growth.

You will:

* Support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them engage in learning and develop essential life and social skills.

* Encourage learners to take gradual responsibility for their own learning, self-care, and decision-making.

* Help implement structu...