Male SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Refer-a-friend scheme with bonuses

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Male Learning Support Assistant to join a South Liverpool school supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH. This is a full-time role focusing on providing 1:1 and small group support within a specialist SEN environment.

You will implement EHC plans, reinforce behaviour management, and work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to promote wellbeing, safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASC/ADHD and SEMH needs in an educational setting.
• Demonstrates safeguarding awareness and commitment to child welfare.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Implement and follow EHC plans and personalised support strategies.
• Deploy behaviour management techniques to reduce challenging behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEN support

Trauma-informed approaches

Professional boundaries

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced and dedicated Male Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and well-resourced school in South Liverpool. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a compassionate professional to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.

You will be working within a specialist SEN environment supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A male Learning Support Assistant is specifically sought to meet the pastoral and safeguarding needs of the student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs
• Implement and follow individual Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and personalised support strategies
• Deploy proactive and de-escalation-based behaviour management techniques to manage and reduce challenging behaviour
• Act as a positive, stable, and consistent male role model for students
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and the wider pastoral team
• Build trusting, professional relationships with pupils in order to promote engagement and wellbeing
• Support pupils with social communication and emotional regulation
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, incidents, and interventions
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Assist with personal care and physical support where required and appropriate

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people with Autism (ASD/ASC)
• Experience supporting pupils with ADHD in an educational or care setting
• Demonstrable understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches
• Strong, proven behaviour management skills with the ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Experience managing challenging or complex behaviours with patience and professionalism
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building positive rapport with students
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Desirable criteria:

• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification, CACHE, or equivalent
• Team Teach, MAPA, or equivalent positive handling / physical intervention training
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or other communication frameworks
• Experience within a specialist SEN school, SEMH provision, or PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
• First Aid qualification

Why Tradewind:

• Dedicated consultant who specialises in education recruitment
• Access to free CPD training and professional development courses
• Refer-a-friend scheme with generous bonuses
• Supportive onboarding and ongoing guidance throughout your placement