Job Description
1:1 Teaching Assistant (Male TA Required)
Pay: £88.92 – £100 per day
Location: Wirral
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Full-time commitment required)
1:1 Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School (Wirral)
New Directions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Male Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil within an exceptional specialist SEND school in Wirral, supporting learners aged 9–16 (Key Stage 2–4).
Due to the individual pupil’s specific learning needs and history of trauma, this role is only suitable for male applicants. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as the requirement constitutes a genuine occupational requirement.
This unique provision supports pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) across all four broad areas of need, as well as pupils undergoing Local Authority assessment. The school is committed to unlocking every child’s potential, regardless of their starting point.
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide consistent, relational, and trauma-informed support tailored specifically to one pupil. You will play a vital role in supporting learning, emotional regulation, social development, and engagement in education.
This role is ideal for someone patient, resilient, nurturing, and confident in building strong, professional boundaries while fostering trust and safety.
About the School
This specialist provision is widely recognised for its nurturing, personalised, and inclusive approach. The school offers three distinct pathways tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
The site includes 18 classrooms, 11 specialist Nurture Bases, a Science Lab, Art room, Food Technology suite, and Engineering workshop. The curriculum is flexible, creative, and highly individualised.
A strong trauma-informed approach underpins all practice. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe, understood, and valued from the moment they arrive.
The Role Will Include:
• Providing dedicated 1:1 classroom and pastoral support
• Supporting engagement across a range of subjects
• Assisting with emotional regulation and social development
• Implementing personalised education and behaviour support plans
• Using positive, relational behaviour approaches
• Working closely with teachers, SENDCo, and pastoral teams
• Supporting transitions throughout the school day
Why Work in a Specialist SEND Setting?
• Make a meaningful, lasting difference to a vulnerable young person
• Smaller class sizes and personalised support
• Access to specialist facilities and creative curriculum pathways
• Ongoing CPD and training in SEND and trauma-informed practice
• Supportive, collaborative staff culture
• Highly rewarding role with visible impact
• Structured school hours promoting work–life balance
Who We’re Looking For:
• Experience working with children or young people (SEND experience desirable)
• Calm, patient, empathetic, and resilient personality
• Strong communication skills and professional boundaries
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice (or willingness to learn)
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
How to Apply
To apply for this 1:1 Teaching Assistant position, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Alternatively, for an informal chat about the role, please contact our Wirral office in Ellesmere Port.
Helen will be in touch to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. Successful applicants will be invited to interview (online or in person) and must complete all safeguarding checks, including a full application form, two years of references, and an enhanced DBS check. All offers are subject to the successful completion of these checks.
Why wait? Join us in making a lasting difference in a young person’s life — apply today.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. 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.