Teaching Assistant - Post 16

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom • Posted June 04, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posted: June 04, 2026
Category: educational-instruction-and-library
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026

Role Description

New Directions Education is recruiting motivated, engaging, and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join a Leeds-based Post-16 Provision supporting young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, with a view to starting in September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, supporting learners both in the classroom and out in the community as they develop vital life and work skills that promote confidence, independence, and employability.

You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to helping young people achieve their personal and educational goals in an inclusive and empowering environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Support learners with a range of additional needs including autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

* Encourage independence through practical life-skills sessions and community-based learning.

* Support learners during wo...

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