Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Weekly PAYE payroll

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in the Huyton area. The role is full-time and term-time-only, supporting a student aged 11-16 with additional learning needs.

The successful candidate will have experience in 1:1 support, a compassionate and adaptable approach, and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes safeguarding and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people, preferably within a secondary school setting.
• Previous experience in a 1:1 support role or working with pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is highly desirable.
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support a student aged 11-16 with additional learning needs.
• Provide personalised, targeted assistance to maximise academic and personal development.
• Contribute to a warm, inclusive school community and collaborate with the wider team.

Skills

1:1 support experience

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Empathetic & adaptable

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Ages 11-16) - Full Time

Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Huyton
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Duration: Initially for the academic year, with potential extension

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in the Huyton area. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student aged 11-16 with additional learning needs. This is a full-time, term-time-only position, ideal for someone who is committed to nurturing student development through personalised support.

Key Requirements

• Experience supporting young people, preferably within a secondary school setting


• Previous experience in a 1:1 support role or working with pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is highly desirable


• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting individual student needs


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Offer

• A warm, inclusive school community with a supportive team culture


• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training, including SEN-focused CPD


• A fulfilling role where you can make a real impact in a young person's academic and personal progress

• Competitive daily pay, above-market rates, paid weekly via PAYE


• Liverpool's most recommended education agency, with 700+ 5-star Google reviews


• Access to exclusive CPD and training via our partnership with The National College


• Support from a dedicated team of secondary consultants with 25+ years of experience


• Strong links with schools across Liverpool, offering flexibility and wider opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be required.