About the role
£450-£500 - Weekly Pay
****New Directions are currently recruiting for a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant to work in an SEND school based in Bootle, starting as soon as possible.
This is a full-time, long-term rolewith the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.
The School: Provides dedicated support for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage positively with learning, build emotional resilience, and develop appropriate coping strategies.
Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ with Outstanding features, the school is recognised for its strong leadership, high-quality teaching, and commitment to pupil development.
Delivers an inquiry-based and inclusive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with additional and complex needs.
The Role: Full-time pupil support role providing targeted support to children within Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), assisting with both academic and emotional development
Use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools like PECs, Makaton, or communication boards for non-verbal or minimally verbal pupils.
Support sensory regulation needs, including guiding pupils through sensory circuits, using sensory rooms, or implementing sensory breaks as advised by OT specialists.
Person Specification:
* Holding a Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
* Experience working with children in a classroom setting is preferred; however, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in care, support work, sports coaching, or psychology.
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
* Recommend-a-friend scheme
* 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
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
CV to louise.pickett@sefton.gov.uk
0151 934 2750
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