New Directions Education are seeking a caring, proactive, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant secondary school in St Helens, working specifically within a dedicated SEND Hub. This full-time, long-term role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs. For the right candidate, there is the potential for the position to become permanent.
The School:
A well-regarded secondary school with a strong reputation for inclusive practice and supporting students of all abilities.
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with particular recognition for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and commitment to student well-being.
The SEND Hub is a specialised provision within the school, designed to support students with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
The Role:
Based within the school’s on-site SEND Hub, supporting a small group of students who require tailored interventions and a more structured environment.
Supporting students both in the hub and mainstream classrooms, helping to deliver individualised learning plans and meet specific educational and emotional needs.
Providing 1:1 or small group support, building trusting relationships with pupils, and helping to promote independence and confidence.
The Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary setting, particularly in a hub or specialist provision, is highly desirable.
A relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
Must be able to provide a school-based reference from within 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
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