SEND Teaching Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistants required both full and part-time

Chester, Ellesmere Port and Wirral

We are working with a school for pupils with special needs aged 4-19, located in Chester. The school educates and cares for pupils with complex special educational needs.

The pupils follow 4 curriculum pathways; pre-formal, informal, semi-formal and formal.

Primary is made up of both Reception and Primary children. Learners in Reception year, and in most cases Year 1, follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Other classes in Primary follow the traditional primary model of being class-based and follow the EQUALS curriculum.

Seniors is divided into three areas (key stages): KS3, KS4 and KS5. A number of children join us from mainstream primaries for the start of Year 7. Classes in each key stage are mixed year as they are taught in their curriculum pathways. 

New Directions are actively seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team, to assist us in supporting this school. We are looking to register candidates ready for a September start – whether that be for day to day, full-time and or long-term roles with a view to going permanent for the right candidate.

The school:

•  Support pupils with a range of severe physical, sensory, medical, and cognitive needs.
• Known for its inclusive, nurturing approach and personalised learning pathways.
• Facilities include sensory rooms, specialist equipment, and dedicated therapy spaces.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with complex needs.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and mobility support, where required.
• Support sensory-based learning and communication using PECS, Makaton, and other specialist strategies.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting children with PMLD.
• Experience in an SEN, care, or medical setting is welcomed but not essential.
• We strongly encourage applications from individuals with backgrounds in care, the NHS, social work, sports coaching, or other sectors with transferable skills.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service, if not already done.
• Must have employment references within the last 5 years

Benefits of working with New Directions:
• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

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

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