SEND Teaching Assistant

New Directions Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group in Sefton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team and help create an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued.

You will work closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them build confidence, independence and academic progress while supporting emotional wellbeing and social development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and other learning difficulties.

Skills

1:1 and small-group support

Differentiated learning

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Resilience

Job description

At our inclusive school based in Sefton we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and celebrated.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, families, and external professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs. Your role will be vital in helping children build confidence, develop independence, and experience success both academically and socially.

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.