SEND Teaching Assistant, Primary, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently supporting a primary school on the Wirral that is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant with a nurturing, caring approach to join their team.

This is a long-term, morning-only role, starting ASAP, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a calm and supportive environment.

Location: Wirral
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Mornings only
Contract: Long-term

The Role:
You will be working closely with pupils who require additional emotional and learning support, helping them feel safe, supported and ready to engage in learning. This role is perfect for someone with a naturally nurturing nature who thrives on building positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
– Providing tailored SEND support within the classroom
– Supporting children with emotional regulation and engagement
– Encouraging confidence, independence and self-esteem
– Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
– Creating a calm, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

We’re Looking For:
– Experience supporting children with SEND
– A patient, caring and nurturing approach
– Strong communication and relationship-building skills
– Reliable and committed to a long-term role

If you’re passionate about SEND support and have a nurturing approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey with New Directions Education.

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.