SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is urgently seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support young people in a classroom, particularly those with complex needs in the Liverpool area. This rewarding role involves providing tailored educational support to enhance pupils' learning and emotional growth in a specialist setting.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

A welcoming and supportive team environment

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially with SEMH or additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A willingness to learn and undertake relevant CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Help deliver personalised learning and behaviour strategies.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Calm and Patient Approach

Empathy

Team Player

Independence

Job description

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We are urgently looking for people who have a background or experience working with young people or in a youth work setting across Sefton and Liverpool. Particularly in the Bootle, Southport and Netherton areas.

Your role will be working in a classroom setting often on a one-two or three to one basis with a young person under the guidance of a teacher.

We are looking for people who have experience working with young people or adults in any setting who have complex needs.

of you are interested in this role and have experience in youth work please get in touch.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Help deliver personalised learning and behaviour strategies.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disruption in their education.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or additional needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills.
• A team player who is also confident working independently.
• A willingness to learn and undertake relevant CPD.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive rates of pay
• The chance to be part of a team that changes lives every day.

These roles are based in specialist schools and are term time only. Hours are 8.30am - 3.30pm

If you are passionate about supporting young people to succeed against the odds, we want to hear from you. Send your CV today!