SEND Teaching Assistant

New-Directions-1; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group in Skelmersdale is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school and start immediately. You will work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, differentiation, promoting independence, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour, with a patient, nurturing approach.

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 SEND, including ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH.

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 Skelmersdale 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.