SEN Teaching Assistant- KS2, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is recruiting for a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated Primary SEND School based in Birkenhead.

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Birkenhead
Setting: Primary SEND School

About the Role:
We’re looking for someone with experience supporting children in Key Stage 2 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You’ll be working closely with the class teacher and support staff to provide one-to-one and small group assistance, helping each pupil reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.

What We’re Looking For:
– Previous experience working with SEND pupils (ASD, SEMH, or complex needs)
– Experience within a KS2 setting
– A patient, resilient, and caring approach to support
– Ability to work as part of a dedicated team

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist setting where every child is valued and supported.

Apply today or contact New Directions Education – Wirral for more information.

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.

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