Job Description
New Directions Education is currently recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in South Liverpool, supporting children in EYFS and KS1 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
About the School
1. A specialist SEND school in South Liverpool, supporting pupils with complex needs and learning difficulties.
2. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment with a strong focus on personalised learning, communication, and sensory development.
3. Experienced staff and supportive leadership committed to improving outcomes for all pupils.
About the Role
4. Support pupils with PMLD in EYFS and KS1 across all areas of learning and development.
5. Assist with delivering personalised learning activities and implementing individual plans under the guidance of class teachers and SEND staff.
6. Support communication, sensory needs, physical development, and personal care as required.
7. Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
8. Work as part of a team to support pupils’ wellbeing and progress.
The Ideal Candidate
9. Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
10. A caring, patient, and flexible approach with a genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs.
11. Willingness to learn and develop skills in communication strategies, sensory support, and personal care.
12. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teachers and SEND staff.
13. Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service, if not already done.
14. Must have employment references covering the last 5 years.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
15. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
16. Regular and varied supply work
17. Competitive rates of pay
18. Potential long-term teaching roles
19. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
20. A network of branches across the UK
21. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
22. Recommend-a-friend scheme
23. 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.