Job Description
New Directions Education is currently recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to work on a one-to-one basis with a non-verbal autistic pupil in Key Stage 1, at a welcoming and supportive primary school in Belle Vale.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in education, particularly those from care, nursing, health and social care, or similar backgrounds with transferable skills.
About the Role:
1. Provide 1:1 support for a non-verbal autistic child in KS1, helping them engage with learning and daily routines.
2. Use simple communication strategies, including visual supports, gestures, and routine-based activities.
3. Support the pupil’s emotional regulation, independence, and social development within a structured and nurturing environment.
4. Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement an individual support plan tailored to the pupil’s needs.
No previous school-based experience is required – full guidance and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidate.
Ideal Candidates Will Be:
5. From a care, nursing, support work, or similar background where they’ve supported individuals with additional or complex needs.
6. Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service, if not already completed.
7. Able to provide employment references covering the last 5 years.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
8. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
9. Regular and varied supply work
10. Competitive rates of pay
11. Potential long-term teaching roles
12. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
13. A network of branches across the UK
14. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
15. Recommend-a-friend scheme
16. 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.