SEND Teaching Assistant, Crosby

  • Location: Crosby
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £450 - 500 per week
  • Start date: 03/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work in an Outstanding-rated SEND provision in Crosby. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils with high-functioning autism, particularly during core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of neurodiverse young people.

The School:
• A specialist setting with an Outstanding reputation for SEND provision, praised by Ofsted for its high-quality teaching, inclusive ethos, and exceptional pupil support.
• Provides tailored education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), with a focus on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Offers a calm, structured learning environment with small class sizes and a strong staff-to-student ratio.
• Promotes a team-oriented culture where all staff are supported and valued.

The Role:
• Supporting pupils in KS3 and KS4 who are working at a lower academic level, primarily those with high-functioning autism.
• Providing in-class support during core academic subjects including English, Maths, and Science.
• Assisting with task completion, encouraging focus and engagement, and helping pupils manage transitions and emotional needs.

The Ideal Candidate:
• Has experience working with children or young people with Autism or SEND in a school or alternative provision.
• Must be able to provide employment references from the last 5 years.
• Must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS background check.

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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