SEND Teaching Assistant
Runcorn
Full-Time
£450-£525 Weekly Pay (PAYE - No Umbrella Company)

New Directions Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant for a 'Good' rated SEND Secondary school located in Runcorn.

This long-term role, starting immediately, requires a compassionate and skilled individual to support children with Autism (ASD) and Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD). The successful candidate will work closely with students to create a positive, nurturing environment, helping them navigate their unique challenges and reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to making a meaningful impact in the field of special education.

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

Have excellent communication skills.
Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
Be encouraging and supportive.
Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children development.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the student. Although the role is based around education support, due to the children's personal needs and behaviours they require consistent mentoring, motivating and advising, as well as some counselling, so their well-being can remain stable meaning they can achieve much more in their education and work towards an more independent future.

Behaviours displayed by the children can be challenging so applicants must be prepared to practice De-escalation and calming techniques, as well maintaining an empathetic approach and understanding behaviours stems from other problems. candidates from care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Specification

Have experience working with children, or adults, with additional needs
Able to support children of all abilities.
Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning. 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 Agency in relation to this vacancy