SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Sefton Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for specialist schools in Sefton and Liverpool. This role involves providing tailored support to young people, particularly those with emotional and social difficulties. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you! Enjoy a supportive team environment and ongoing professional development while working term time only.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or additional needs.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong organisation and independent working 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

Communication

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Job description

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-to-one or small group 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.

If 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:

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

We're Looking For:

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

What We Offer:

1. A welcoming and supportive team environment.
2. Ongoing professional development and training.
3. Competitive rates of pay.
4. 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, we want to hear from you. Send your CV today!