Teaching Assistant (SEND Support, Autism)

Prenton, Merseyside 
Teaching Personnel

Pay: £14.30 – £15.88 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week, term‑time only (inc. INSET)
Contract: Temporary until July 2026 (with potential permanent role from September 2026)
Location: Prenton, The Wirral

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a large primary school in Prenton, who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Y2 who has Autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential. You’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive school community where pupils are encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing targeted 1:1 SEND support in Reception
• Helping to create a calm, engaging, and responsive learning environment
• Supporting the school’s inclusive ethos and commitment to high standards
• Bringing creativity, initiative, and a positive, child‑centred approach

School

• Motivated, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school

• A welcoming, supportive staff team

• Collaboration with experienced teachers and support professional

• A strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing

• Opportunities for continued professional growth

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer You

When you join Teaching Personnel, you gain access to a wide range of high‑quality training, career pathways, and ongoing professional support.

Our CPD includes:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualifications
• Behaviour Management & Trauma‑Informed Practice (Thrive Approach)
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs
• Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia & SEND specialisms
• Positive Handling (Team‑Teach accredited)
• 24/7 online learning platform
• Access to discounted additional training such as Paediatric First Aid Level 3

As your employer, we provide:

• Competitive weekly pay, processed via PAYE
• A dedicated local consultant with strong school partnerships
• Guaranteed Work Schemes (where applicable)
• Pathways into long‑term and permanent positions across the region

Other Similar Vacancies:

• Teaching Assistant - temp to perm - Upton 
• Teaching Assistant SEN support - Sefton 

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives and are looking to grow within a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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