SEND Teaching Assistant, 1:1, Wirral

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistants Needed Across The Wirral!

New Directions Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our team in schools across The Wirral! This is a fantastic opportunity to provide essential support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, working in both SEND and mainstream primary school settings.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide one-on-one support to students with varied SEND, tailoring assistance to meet individual needs.
– Collaborate with teachers to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and monitor student progress.
– Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging students’ social and emotional development.
– Help with classroom activities, ensuring all students are engaged and supported.
– Build trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff to promote effective communication and support.

Requirements:
– Experience working with children with SEND in educational or supportive roles is preferred.
– A patient, understanding, and nurturing approach to working with children.
– Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and other professionals.
– Commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all learners.

What We Offer:
– Opportunities to work in a range of schools and diverse settings across The Wirral.
– Flexible work arrangements tailored to your availability throughout the academic year.
– Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and experience in the field of SEND education.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEND and are eager to support their learning journey, we would love to hear from you!

Join New Directions and help create an inclusive learning environment for every child!

Job Specification

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.