SEND Teaching Assistant, Cheshire East

  • Location: Cheshire East
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to work within primary schools across Winsford. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs within mainstream education.

The schools we work with have strong inclusive practices and supportive SEND teams, providing excellent opportunities to make a real difference to pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Due to the nature of these opportunities, candidates must be able to commit to working 3 or more days per week.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties
• Assisting pupils to access learning within the classroom
• Supporting EHCP targets and individual learning plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
• Monitoring pupil progress where required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (desirable)
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• A full driving licence and access to transport (desirable due to the location of schools)

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

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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