Location: Crosby, Sefton
Start Date: ASAP until 16th October 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: £98 per day
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs? Tradewind Education is recruiting for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Crosby, providing personalised support to a Year 7 male pupil with AuDHD.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and build positive relationships within the school environment.
The Role
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide consistent, tailored support to a Year 7 pupil with AuDHD. The role will involve supporting his:
Social development, including communication, peer relationships and navigating the school environment.
Emotional and mental wellbeing, helping him to recognise and manage emotions and develop appropriate regulation strategies.
Academic progress, providing encouragement and targeted support across the secondary curriculum.
Confidence and independence both inside and outside the classroom.
Engagement with lessons and wider school activities.
Transitions between lessons and different areas of the school where required.You will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEND team to ensure the pupil receives consistent and appropriate support throughout the school day.
Why Work for Tradewind Education?
As a Teaching Assistant working through Tradewind Education, you will benefit from:
Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
Access to a dedicated consultant - Lizzie McDonnell.
Opportunities to work in welcoming secondary schools across Crosby and the wider Sefton area.
Free access to our CPD and online training platform.
Ongoing support throughout your placement.
Access to permanent and long-term opportunities within education.Requirements
To be considered, you will need:
An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
A full career history
At least two professional references, including your most recent placement
The legal right to work in the UKIf you are an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 SEN role in a Crosby secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Lizzie on or call (phone number removed) for more information
Salary description
£97.00 - £98.00 per day