SEN Support - Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (KS2)

Location: Aigburth (L17), Liverpool
Start Date: January 2027
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16 per hour, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only

Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking to transition into education?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the L17 area of Liverpool, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across Key Stage 2 from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a Children's Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker or SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

You will work closely with pupils across KS2 who require additional support both inside and outside of the classroom. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children's academic, social and emotional development, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and communication needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil independence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing.
• Support children during breaktimes, educational visits and intervention sessions where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have worked in:

• Children's residential settings.
• Family support services.
• Youth work.
• Care and support roles.
• SEN schools or specialist provisions.
• Mainstream education settings supporting pupils with additional needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and helping them succeed.

Why Join This School?

• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Friendly and welcoming staff culture.
• Well-resourced classrooms and intervention spaces.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's educational journeys.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities for the right candidate.

Excellent Transport Links

The school is easily accessible from across Liverpool and surrounding areas including:

• Aigburth
• Mossley Hill
• Allerton
• Garston
• Wavertree
• Toxteth
• Childwall
• Liverpool City Centre

The school benefits from regular bus routes and convenient access to nearby train stations, making commuting straightforward from most areas of Merseyside.

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers:

✅ Competitive weekly pay paid directly through PAYE
✅ Dedicated local education consultant who understands your career goals
✅ Access to a wide range of CPD and professional development courses through the TP Academy
✅ Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle
✅ Full support throughout the registration and compliance process
✅ Refer-a-friend scheme with rewarding bonuses

Apply Today

If you are a passionate Children's Support Worker, SEN Support Worker or Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to secure your opportunity for January 2027.

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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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