SEND Teaching Assistant: Empowering Students to Thrive

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

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.