Female Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. are working with a Sefton secondary school to recruit a Female Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student with Autism and additional SEMH needs. This full-time, temporary role offers potential for permanent appointment and ASAP start.

You will work closely with the SENCO and pastoral team to deliver patient, nurturing support, help the student engage with lessons, manage anxiety, and build confidence in a stable school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with Autism and additional needs.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Calm, patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Excellent resilience and the ability to remain positive when faced with challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support students who may experience anxiety or attendance challenges.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student.
• Supporting the student's emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
• Encouraging and facilitating engagement with lessons and the wider school environment.
• Helping the student manage anxiety and overcome barriers to attending lessons.
• Developing positive, trusting relationships through consistency and patience.
• Adapting support to meet the student's individual needs.
• Working closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and other professionals involved in the student's care.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

Skills

Experience with Autism

SEMH experience

Calm and patient

Empathetic & nurturing

Resilience under pressure

Strong communication

Support anxious students

Passion for helping students

Job description

Female Teaching Assistant - Secondary School. Location: Sefton. Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant. Duration: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent. Start Date: ASAP. Pay: Dependent on experience.

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a secondary school in Sefton who are seeking a compassionate, resilient and experienced Female Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student. The student has a diagnosis of Autism and experiences additional social, emotional and mental health needs. They require a consistent, understanding and nurturing approach to help them engage with school life. The student is academically capable but finds attending mainstream lessons challenging. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and gradually improve their engagement with education. The school has identified that, due to the student's individual needs and previous experiences, a female member of staff is required to provide this support. This is an important consideration in ensuring the student feels safe, comfortable and able to build a positive and trusting relationship with their Teaching Assistant.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student.
• Supporting the student with their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
• Encouraging and facilitating engagement with lessons and the wider school environment.
• Helping the student manage anxiety and overcome barriers to attending lessons.
• Developing positive, trusting relationships through consistency and patience.
• Adapting support to meet the student's individual needs.
• Working closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and other professionals involved in the student's care.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting people with Autism and/or additional needs.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• A calm, patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Excellent resilience and the ability to remain positive when faced with challenging situations.
• The confidence to support students who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation or difficulties with school attendance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to encourage and motivate students without creating additional pressure.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, temporary position within a Sefton secondary school.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's educational journey.
• Support from an established SEN and pastoral team.
• A rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful and consistent relationship with a student who needs additional support.