Teaching Assistant 1:1

New Directions; Sefton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated and expert Account Manager

Regular supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term teaching roles

AWR compliance

Network of branches across the UK

Preferred supplier to more than 20 UK-

Respected reputation across the educta

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Aintree. You will provide tailored one-to-one support to a pupil, enabling access to the curriculum and boosting confidence.

You will work with the class teacher, SENDCo and parents to deliver personalised support, fostering both educational and emotional development in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• 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 dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil within the classroom environment.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo, and external professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and proactive

Excellent communication

Resilient and adaptable

Supportive caring attitude

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in Aintree. This rewarding role involves providing tailored one-to-one support for a pupil with additional learning needs, helping them to access the curriculum, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents, and other professionals to deliver personalised support that meets the individual needs of the child. As a 1:1 LSA, you will play a vital role in supporting both the educational and emotional development of the pupil, helping to create a positive and nurturing learning experience where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to succeed.

The Role

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil within the classroom environment.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo, and external professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• 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.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of payPotential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.