Send Teaching Assistant

New Directions; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supply work

Competitive pay rates

Potential long-term roles

AWR compliance

Network of branches across the UK

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a welcoming primary school in Bootle, starting immediately. You will work with teachers, the SENDCo, and external professionals to tailor support that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning and build independence.

The ideal candidate is patient, nurturing and enthusiastic about inclusive education, with a willingness to contribute to a caring classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and confident supporting students with additional needs.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEND needs.
• Support teachers with differentiated and engaging learning activities.
• Help students with academic progress, emotional wellbeing, social development and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND including ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH and other learning difficulties.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Student welfare

Job description

New Directions is seeking to appoint a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportiveprimary school inBootle. with an immediate start available.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, parents, and external professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping children overcome barriers to learning, promoting their independence and confidence, and ensuring they feel valued, supported, and able to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young learners. Experience of supporting children with SEND is desirable, but a caring attitude and commitment to inclusive education are equally important.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of SEND needs.
• Support teachers with differentiated and engaging learning activities.
• Help students with their academic progress, emotional wellbeing, social development and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and other learning difficulties.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting young people with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and confident supporting students with additional needs.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.