A primary school in Upton is looking to recruit SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of year groups.
With regular work available and the potential to move into long-term roles, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for consistency and progression.
The Role
Supporting pupils with SEND across the school
Working 1:1 and with small groups
Assisting with learning, behaviour and emotional support
Supporting a range of age groups from EYFS through to KS2
Working closely with teaching staff and SEN teams
What We’re Looking For
Experience supporting children with SEND
A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Reliable and committed individuals
What’s On Offer
ASAP start available
Regular, ongoing work
Opportunities to secure long-term roles
Supportive school environment
If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking for regular work with progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with New Directions Education.
Job Specification
Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.
We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;
NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).
We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.
Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)
A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Severe Learning Difficulties
Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
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.