Female Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a Female Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEN at a Liverpool secondary school. You will work under the direction of the SENCO, assisting with academic learning and helping the student develop socially, emotionally and mentally. Requirements include DBS, two references, and legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm, patient and positive in challenging situations.
• Compassion, empathy and patience to support a student.
• Ability to build strong connections with students, colleagues and parents.
• Positive attitude and genuine passion for helping students reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support a female student with her academic learning under the SENCO.
• Help the student develop socially, emotionally and mentally.
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in changing needs and situations.

Skills

SEN experience

Resilience

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

DBS update service

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.