New Directions is looking to appoint a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school community based n Orrell. This is a long term position and rewarding opportunity to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them grow in confidence, enjoy learning, and achieve their individual potential.
Working closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, and the wider support team, you will play an important role in creating a positive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed. Through tailored support and meaningful relationships, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning and celebrate every step of their educational journey.
The Role
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
- Has experience working with children with SEND within a primary school or educational setting.
- Support pupils in accessing a personalised curriculum tailored to their individual needs
The Ideal Candidate
- Has knowledge of additional needs such as Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties.
- Is confident in managing challenging behaviour in a patient and proactive manner
- Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable pupils
Requirements
- References covering the last 5 years
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- 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
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 Business in relation to this vacancy.
