SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is urgently seeking Teaching Assistants to support young people in Sefton and Liverpool, particularly focusing on those with behaviour challenges. The role involves providing tailored support in a classroom setting under teacher guidance, offering opportunities for professional growth and making a significant difference to students' lives.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially those with SEMH or additional needs.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.

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.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

We are urgently looking for people with behaviour management backgrounds to support young people across Sefton and Liverpool. Particularly in the Bootle, Southport, Liverpool and Netherton areas.

Your role will be working in a classroom setting often on a one-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 in any setting particularly those with experience of challenging behaviour and young person's mental health.

Classroom training will be provided.

This is a real opportunity to work with and shape the futures pf young people across the Sefton and Liverpool areas.

of you are interested in this role and have experience working with young people 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.

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