L2 Teaching Assistant, Liverpool

  • Location: Liverpool
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £450 - 500 per week
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting a committed and compassionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Walton. This is a full-time position supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Due to the nature of the role, full-time availability is essential to ensure consistency, routine, and stability for the child.

The Role

You will provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and feel fully included within the classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development
  • Implementing strategies outlined in the child’s EHCP (where applicable)
  • Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to adapt learning materials
  • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
  • Encouraging independence while providing appropriate levels of support
  • Monitoring progress and providing regular feedback to staff

The School

  • Welcoming and inclusive primary school
  • Supportive leadership team and experienced SEND provision
  • Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and personalised support
  • Collaborative staff team committed to inclusive practice

The Ideal Candidate

  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – essential
  • Previous experience supporting children with SEND
  • Patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships
  • Able to commit to a full-time, long-term role

Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Employment references covering the last 5 years

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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