SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (Hamilton Square)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hamilton Square, Wirral

An established and inclusive Alternative Provision based in the heart of Hamilton Square is seeking a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its permanent staff team from September 2025.

This provision specialises in supporting children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, ADHD, and other complex learning profiles. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering a nurturing, structured, and therapeutic environment that allows learners to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with a wide range of SEN on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering a differentiated curriculum
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent, and therapeutic manner
• Promoting inclusion and encouraging engagement in learning and personal development
• Collaborating with teaching staff, external professionals, and parents/carers
• Contributing to individual support plans and behaviour support strategies
• Helping create a safe and welcoming learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, preferably in an alternative provision, special school, or PRU setting
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting young people with additional needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of SEN strategies, including those for managing behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable learners
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one before starting)

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a values-driven setting that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and young people who require a bespoke and compassionate approach to learning.

Applications are welcomed from experienced SEN support staff, as well as those from care, youth work, or behavioural support backgrounds with transferable skills.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with a copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant experience and contact details.

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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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