Male SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced and dedicated Male Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and well-resourced school in South Liverpool. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a compassionate professional to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.

You will be working within a specialist SEN environment supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A male Learning Support Assistant is specifically sought to meet the pastoral and safeguarding needs of the student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs


• Implement and follow individual Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and personalised support strategies


• Deploy proactive and de-escalation-based behaviour management techniques to manage and reduce challenging behaviour


• Act as a positive, stable, and consistent male role model for students


• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and the wider pastoral team


• Build trusting, professional relationships with pupils in order to promote engagement and wellbeing


• Support pupils with social communication and emotional regulation


• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, incidents, and interventions


• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment


• Assist with personal care and physical support where required and appropriate

• Previous experience working with young people with Autism (ASD/ASC)


• Experience supporting pupils with ADHD in an educational or care setting


• Demonstrable understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches


• Strong, proven behaviour management skills with the ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively


• Experience managing challenging or complex behaviours with patience and professionalism


• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building positive rapport with students


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification, CACHE, or equivalent


• Team Teach, MAPA, or equivalent positive handling / physical intervention training


• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or other communication frameworks


• Experience within a specialist SEN school, SEMH provision, or PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)


• First Aid qualification

• Dedicated consultant who specialises in education recruitment


• Access to free CPD training and professional development courses


• Refer-a-friend scheme with generous bonuses


• Supportive onboarding and ongoing guidance throughout your placement

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