SEND Teaching Assistant

New Directions Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Crosby with an immediate start. You will work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, parents, and external professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

You will help students with academic progress, emotional wellbeing, social development and independence, and promote positive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and confident working with pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Patience

Relationship building

Job description

New Directions is seeking to appoint a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Crosby 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

• Provide1:1 and small-group supportto students with a range of SEND needs.
• Support teachers with differentiated and engaging learning activities.
• Help students with theiracademic 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.