Teaching Assistant (Send

Teaching Assistant (SEND) New Directions Wakefield

Job Description

New Directions Education are recruiting a pool of compassionate, skilled and dedicated Medical Needs Teaching Assistants to support learners across a range of SEND settings in Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping young people with complex and medical needs to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

We are looking for people who are:

• Experienced in supporting pupils with medical or complex health needs.
• Confident in assisting with personal care and following individual healthcare plans.
• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Understanding of a range of SEND needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Working as a Medical Needs Teaching Assistant is both rewarding and meaningful, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey.

As a Medical Needs Teaching Assistant, your working day will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for learners with a range of medical and additional needs.
• Assist in the development and delivery of individual EHCP’s.
• Sensory, creative classroom sessions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, and staff teams.
• Ensure the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every learner under your care.

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

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
• 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 check.

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