Job Description
New Directions Education are recruiting a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to work in schools in Wallasey. This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a welcoming and inclusive secondary school environment.
The Role:
1. Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND
2. Assist teachers in delivering lessons and adapting resources to meet individual needs
3. Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
4. Promote positive behaviour and help pupils engage confidently in learning
5. Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff to implement personalised support plans
6. Monitor and record pupil progress, adjusting support as needed
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
7. Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a secondary school setting (school experience desirable but not essential)
8. Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills
9. A proactive and solution-focused approach to challenges
10. Good communication and teamwork skills
11. A genuine desire to make a positive difference in pupils’ lives
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term teaching roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. 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, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.