Higher Level Teaching Assistant

New Directions
📍 wakefield, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

New Directions Education is recruiting a pool of Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work within Mainstream Resource Provision settings. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for people dedicated to supporting learners to thrive both within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities.

Candidate Profile

  • Knowledge of trauma‑informed approaches and therapeutic behaviour support.
  • Trained in Team‑Teach or other behaviour intervention methods.
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification/experience.
  • Strong communication skills.

Job Specification

Working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant can be very rewarding but also demanding. The role involves working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external agencies to deliver high‑quality education for pupils with a range of needs, including medical needs, ASD, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.

  • Support the planning, delivery, an...

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Job Details

  • Location wakefield, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other
  • Posted Date June 12, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 22, 2026