Trainee Teaching Assistant, Bootle

  • Location: Bootle
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £450 per week
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions are on the lookout for motivated and passionate individuals looking to make a start in their education career. As this is an unqualified position we are happy to accept applicants with a health and social care background. We have a range of FREE CPD training courses, from Safeguarding to Autism Awareness, which will teach you the relevant skills and attributes necessary for supporting children in our schools.

At New Directions We are committed to providing excellent and exceptional support to schools right across Liverpool and West Lancashire, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a heart for helping children with SEN.  

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant you will:

  • Have excellent communication skills.
  • Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
  • Be encouraging and supportive.
  • Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding students development.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.
  • Be Passionate about children’s education.
  • Ability to adapt and respond effectively to the varying needs of students.

Although the role is based around education support, due to the children’s personal needs and behaviors they require consistent mentoring, motivating and advising, as well as some counselling, so their well-being can remain stable meaning they can achieve much more in their education and work towards an more independent future.

Behaviors displayed by the children can be challenging so applicants must be prepared to practice De-escalation and calming techniques, as well maintaining an empathetic approach and understanding behaviors stems from other problems. candidates from care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • 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

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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