SEN Teaching Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

Position: Teaching Assistant with SEN Experience
Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Weekly Ongoing Basis

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant with Special Educational Needs (SEN) experience to join a vibrant primary school team in Birkenhead. This role will involve supporting children in a Year 2/3 SEN class who require additional assistance with their learning.

Key Responsibilities:
– Support the class teacher in delivering tailored interventions and lessons to help children with SEN achieve their learning goals.
– Work closely with individual students, providing one-on-one support to enhance their understanding and engagement in the curriculum.
– Assist in the development and implementation of personalised learning plans for students with diverse needs.
– Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.
– Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and support staff to ensure a collaborative approach to student progress.

Qualifications and Requirements:
– Relevant experience working with children with SEN in a primary school setting.
– Strong understanding of different learning needs and how to support them effectively.
– Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with students and their families.
– A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting children’s learning.
– Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous but not essential.

This primary school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where every pupil can reach their full potential. As part of their team, you will play a crucial role in making a positive impact on the lives of students with SEN while working in a friendly and collaborative environment.

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning 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.

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