Compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small Groups

New Directions Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Crosby with an immediate start. You will work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, parents, and external professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

You will help students with academic progress, emotional wellbeing, social development and independence, and promote positive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and confident working with pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEND needs.
• Support learning activities with differentiation and engagement.
• Help students progress academically, and support emotional wellbeing, social development and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Support pupils with SEND including ASC, ADHD, speech/ language needs, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Patience

Relationship building

Job description

New Directions Group is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Crosby with an immediate start. You will work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, parents, and external professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

You will help students with academic progress, emotional wellbeing, social development and independence, and promote positive