Teaching Assistant – SEMH

New Directions

📍 Wakefield, England, United Kingdom 💼 Temporary 🕒 Posted June 02, 2026

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Job Description

Job Description
Do you want a role where your support truly matters?

New Directions Education is looking for kind, committed, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work within local specialist provisions, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to help young people who may have faced challenges in their education feel understood, supported, and ready to succeed.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have experience or knowledge of trauma‑informed practice or therapeutic behaviour support
Are Team‑Teach trained (or experienced in similar behaviour support approaches)
Have a calm, patient, and empathetic nature
Feel confident supporting behaviour in a positive and consistent way
Genuinely care about helping young people thrive
What your role will involve:
            
            
Ready to Apply?Submit your application today and join our talented team at New Directions.
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Job Details

Location Wakefield, England

Job Type Temporary

Category Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Posted Date June 02, 2026

Application Deadline July 12, 2026