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New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a secondary SEND school in Speke. This full-time role involves supporting students in KS3 and KS4 who require social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people with complex needs in a nurturing and structured environment.
The School:
• A specialist secondary SEND school committed to providing tailored support for students with SEMH needs.
• Recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care, and focus on personal development alongside academic progress.
• Offers a positive and collaborative working environment where staff are supported and valued.
The Role:
• Providing day-to-day support to KS3 and KS4 pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assisting students to access learning by helping manage behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interactions.
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans.
• Promoting a calm, safe, and supportive atmosphere to help pupils develop confidence and resilience.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Experience working with young people with SEMH or SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team and respond positively to the challenges of supporting SEMH pupils.
• Able to provide employment references from the last 5 years.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS background check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
* A dedicated and expert Account Manager
* Regular and varied supply work
* Competitive rates of pay
* Potential long-term teaching roles
* Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
* A network of branches across the UK
* Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
* 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 (formerly CRB) 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.
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