SEND Teaching Assistant

We are currently working in partnership with a small federation of primary schools in Harrogate that is looking for a 121 KS2 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with special needs on a full‑time, long‑term basis for the rest of the academic year 25/26, with the potential for the role to be extended into the 26/27.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 – 15:30.

Essential experience / skills

• Experience working as a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant with primary aged pupils
• A calm, patient, and confident approach towards behaviour management
• Ability to follow risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to supporting pupils learning and development needs

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with special educational needs throughout the day
• Support learning, engagement, and emotional regulation in line with individual support plans
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to adapt activities and support progress
• Promote a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Support school safeguarding strategies and policies at all times

Benefits

• 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
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme
• 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.

This role is being advertised by New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch, acting as an Employment Business.

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