Support Assistant; SEN

New Directions Education are recruiting a pool of compassionate, reliable and dedicated school based Support Assistants to work part time within specialist school settings across Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them access their school day safely, comfortably and with dignity.

This is a non-classroom-based role focused on supporting learners with their personal care, wellbeing, and daily routines throughout the school day.

We are looking for people who are:

• Experienced in supporting children or young people with additional needs, disabilities, or complex needs.
• Confident in providing personal care support, including toileting, feeding, changing and mobility assistance.
• Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with learners.
• Understanding of safeguarding, dignity and promoting independence.
• Knowledgeable of a range of SEND needs, including ASC, Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
• Previous experience within education, care, support work, residential care or healthcare settings is desirable.

Working as a school based Support Assistant is both rewarding and meaningful, allowing you to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of children and young people.

As a School Support Assistant, your working day will involve:

• Supporting learners with personal care and hygiene needs throughout the school day.
• Assisting with feeding, mobility and physical support where required.
• Promoting learner independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Supporting transitions between activities, break times and other areas of the school.
• Working closely with teaching staff, therapists and pastoral teams to ensure learners’ needs are met.
• Monitoring learner welfare and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Ensuring the safety, dignity and wellbeing of every learner under your care.

If you are caring, dedicated and looking for a rewarding part-time role supporting children and young people in Leeds schools, we would love to hear from you.

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All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.