Autism Specialists & KS2 Teaching Assistants Needed Across Sefton for September 2026
Opportunities available in Maghull, Formby, Bootle, Waterloo, Crosby & Thornton
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or Autism Specialist looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils across KS2? Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting passionate and dedicated support staff to work within a variety of primary schools across Sefton ahead of the busy September intake.
We are working closely with schools in Maghull, Formby, Bootle, Waterloo, Crosby and Thornton who require skilled and compassionate staff to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs on a long-term basis (including temp to perm roles).
The Role:
- Supporting pupils across KS2 on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
- Working closely with children with:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Speech & Language Needs
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Challenging behaviour
- Helping pupils access learning and reach their full potential
- Building positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents
- Creating a calm, engaging and supportive learning environment
What We Offer:
- Short-term, long-term and potential permanent opportunities
- Full-time and flexible working patterns available
- Competitive pay rates of £14.25 - £16.55 per hour
- Access to CPD and professional development courses including Paediatric First Aid Level 3, SLCN, Team Teach training and much more
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of supportive schools
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
This role is ideal for:
- Experienced Teaching Assistants
- Autism specialists
- Graduates considering a future in teaching or educational psychology
- Support workers with transferable SEN experience
- Individuals passionate about making a difference in education
Experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour is highly desirable, particularly within a KS2 setting.
Whether you are already working on supply or are looking to begin your journey within schools, we would love to hear from you. Establishing strong working relationships now can lead to consistent placements and long-term opportunities throughout the academic year.
Apply today and the Liverpool Primary team will give you a call to discuss next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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