Job Description
New Directions Education is recruiting committed and enthusiastic Trainee Teacher Assistants to support a welcoming mainstream primary school in Sefton with a large and well-established SEND provision. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin a rewarding career in education and make a real difference to children’s learning and development.
About the School:
1. A supportive and inclusive primary school catering for pupils aged 4–11.
2. Strong SEND base offering targeted support for pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, speech and language needs, learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.
The Role:
3. Provide classroom support across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2.
4. Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who require additional help with learning, communication or behaviour.
5. Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
Who We’re Looking For:
6. Patient, caring and passionate about supporting children of all abilities.
7. Transferable experience from care, social care, the NHS, youth work, coaching, childcare or similar settings is highly valued.
8. Must have at least 6 months of referencable experience from the last 5 years.
9. No prior school experience required – full training and ongoing guidance provided.
10. Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide employment references from the last 5 years.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
11. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
12. Regular and varied supply work
13. Competitive rates of pay
14. Potential long-term teaching roles
15. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
16. A network of branches across the UK
17. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
18. Recommend-a-friend scheme
19. 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.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.