Female Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is recruiting a Female Teaching Assistant to support a student with SEN in a Liverpool secondary school. The role focuses on academic learning and social, emotional, and mental development, under the direction of the SENCO.

The successful candidate will need resilience, patience and exceptional communication skills, with a strong commitment to helping the student reach her full potential. DBS check and 10-year career history are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Resilience and the ability to stay calm, patient and positive in challenging situations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, empathy and patience in supporting students.
• Ability to build strong connections with students, colleagues and parents.
• Positive attitude and genuine passion for helping students reach potential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider support team.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to undertake a new one.
• Full and complete 10-year career history.
• Minimum of two references, including most recent employment reference.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the student with her academic learning under the direction of the SENCO.
• Help the student develop socially, emotionally and mentally.
• Maintain a calm, positive and optimistic approach in all interactions.
• Build trust and a strong, constructive relationship with the student and their family.
• Collaborate with school staff to provide consistent support.

Skills

SEN experience

Resilience

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Independent work

DBS check

Right to work in UK

Job description

Location: Liverpool Secondary School Pay: £95 per day Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 3.00pm (Term Time Only) Start Date: Immediate Duration: Long-term position until July 2027

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Female Teaching Assistant to work in a Liverpool secondary school. The school is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant with a background in supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will be supporting a female student who has been assessed, and it is felt that a female Teaching Assistant would be better suited to meeting her individual needs.

Working under the direction of the school's Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO), your role will involve supporting the student with her academic learning, as well as helping her to develop socially, emotionally and mentally.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate resilience, patience and understanding. You must be able to remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations, adapt to the student's changing needs and provide consistent support and encouragement. Building trust and developing a strong, positive relationship with the student will be essential.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm, patient and positive when faced with challenging situations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated compassion, empathy and patience.
• Ability to build strong connections with students, colleagues and parents.
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for helping students reach their full potential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider support team.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be prepared to undertake a new one.
• Full and complete 10-year career history.
• Minimum of two references, including your most recent employment reference.
• Legal right to work in the UK.