Job Description
New Directions Education is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Trainee Care Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Skelmersdale. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start or develop their career in education and care, providing support to primary-aged children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). If you’re committed to making a real difference and are eager to learn in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
About the School:
• A well-established specialist SEND school in Skelmersdale, dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with complex needs.
• The school supports primary-aged children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), focusing on personalised care, communication, and sensory-based learning.
• The school is equipped with specialist facilities and resources, creating an ideal environment for holistic development and individualized support.
The Role:
• Provide 1:1 and group support to primary-aged children with PMLD, assisting in their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Support students with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance where required.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment, tailored to each student’s individual needs.
• Work alongside experienced staff to support therapy-based interventions and sensory activities.
The Ideal Candidate:
• A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs and a desire to pursue a career in SEND education or care.
• Experience working with children or adults in a care, SEND, or support-based setting is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, with an openness to learning new techniques and strategies for supporting children with PMLD.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service if not already done.
• References from previous employers within the last 5 years will be required.
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, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.