Teaching Assistant - Medical Needs
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
educational-instruction-and-library
Posted
June 08, 2026
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:
* Team Teach Trained/Willing to obtain the qualification
* 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 (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
Working as a Medical Needs Teaching Assistant is both rewarding and me...
We are looking for people who are:
* Team Teach Trained/Willing to obtain the qualification
* 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 (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
Working as a Medical Needs Teaching Assistant is both rewarding and me...