SEN Teaching Assistant,

Job Description

Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (KS1)
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Hours: Full-time, Ongoing Basis
Start Date: ASAP

A primary school in Birkenhead is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage 1 team on a full-time, ongoing basis starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide support and assistance to pupils with special educational needs in Key Stage 1
– Work closely with the class teacher to implement individualised learning plans
– Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment for all students
– Support SEN students with their academic and social development
– Collaborate with the SENCO and other staff members to ensure the well-being and progress of SEN pupils

Requirements:
– Experience working with children with special educational needs in a primary school setting
– Knowledge of KS1 curriculum and strategies to support SEN pupils
– Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping children reach their full potential
– Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding role in a primary school setting, we encourage you to apply for this position as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (KS1).

Teaching or classroom assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting teaching assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)

We’ll also consider experienced learning support assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD)

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

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