Trainee Teaching Assistant, Kirkby

  • Location: Kirkby
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £450 - 500 per week
  • Start date: 03/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a compassionate and motivated Trainee Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding SEND school in Kirkby. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting children with complex needs, providing an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or develop a career in SEND education. Applicants from care, coaching, health, and psychology backgrounds are warmly welcomed to apply, alongside individuals with previous school experience. Full training will be provided online to equip you with the skills needed to succeed.

The School:
• A specialist SEND setting committed to providing outstanding support for children with complex needs.
• Recognised for its nurturing and inclusive ethos, with a focus on personalised learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where all staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally.

The Role:
• Supporting children with complex needs in their daily learning and development within the school environment.
• Assisting teaching staff with delivering personalised programmes that support communication, social skills, and academic progress.
• Helping pupils engage with learning activities, manage transitions, and develop independence.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent and effective support tailored to each child’s needs.

The Ideal Candidate:
• Applicants from care, coaching, health, psychology, or related fields are warmly welcomed.
• Individuals with previous experience working in schools or with children with additional needs are also encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to provide employment references from the last 5 years.
• Must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS background check.

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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