SEN Teaching Assistant

2 months ago

Birkenhead, United Kingdom New Directions Holding Full time

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Birkenhead
Contract: Ongoing, starting ASAP

Are you a resilient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with exceptional skills in supporting children with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma? Join a team at a primary school in Birkenhead to work with several Year 5 and 6 students who may present challenging behaviours. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being and education of these students.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support and guidance to students with ACEs and trauma
- Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviours and create a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Collaborate with teachers and external professionals to develop individualised support plans for students

Requirements:
- Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, preferably with a focus on supporting children with ACEs and trauma
- Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and de-escalation strategies
- Resilience, patience, and empathy when working with students facing complex emotional challenges

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of students experiencing trauma and adversity
- Work within a supportive and collaborative school environment that values the well-being of both students and staff
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills in supporting students with diverse needs

Join a dynamic team at a primary school in Birkenhead as a Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant and play a crucial role in providing essential support to Year 5 and 6 students facing challenging circumstances. Your dedication to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment will be instrumental in helping these students thrive academically and emotionally.

Teaching or classroom assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting teaching assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

  • NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
  • NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
  • CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
  • BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)

We'll also consider experienced learning support assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
  • Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
  • Severe Learning Difficulties
  • Physical Disabilities (PD)

As a teaching assistant you'll be expected to:

  • Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
  • Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
  • Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
  • Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
  • Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills

Benefits of working with New Directions:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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