SEN Teaching Assistant,

Job Description

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

Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs? A school on the Wirral is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, ongoing basis starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide individual and small group support to students with special educational needs
– Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning strategies and accommodations for SEN students
– Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students
– Support students with their academic and personal development
– Collaborate with the SENCO and other staff members to ensure the well-being and progress of SEN students

Requirements:
– Experience working with students with special educational needs
– Understanding of various learning difficulties and strategies to support SEN students
– Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to working with children
– Ability to work effectively as part of a team

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant.

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.