Female Teaching Assistant

Female Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Sefton
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant
Duration: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a secondary school in Sefton who are seeking a compassionate, resilient and experienced Female Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student.

The student has a diagnosis of Autism and experiences additional social, emotional and mental health needs. They require a consistent, understanding and nurturing approach to help them engage with school life.

The student is academically capable but finds attending mainstream lessons challenging. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and gradually improve their engagement with education.

The school has identified that, due to the student's individual needs and previous experiences, a female member of staff is required to provide this support. This is an important consideration in ensuring the student feels safe, comfortable and able to build a positive and trusting relationship with their Teaching Assistant.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student.
• Supporting the student with their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
• Encouraging and facilitating engagement with lessons and the wider school environment.
• Helping the student manage anxiety and overcome barriers to attending lessons.
• Developing positive, trusting relationships through consistency and patience.
• Adapting support to meet the student's individual needs.
• Working closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and other professionals involved in the student's care.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting people with Autism and/or additional needs.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• A calm, patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Excellent resilience and the ability to remain positive when faced with challenging situations.
• The confidence to support students who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation or difficulties with school attendance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to encourage and motivate students without creating additional pressure.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, temporary position within a Sefton secondary school.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's educational journey.
• Support from an established SEN and pastoral team.
• A rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful and consistent relationship with a student who needs additional support.

Apply Now!

If you are an experienced, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact Lizzie McDonnell at Tradewind Recruitment.

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