SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant- 1:1 Non-Verbal Support

Location: Primary School, Wirral (CH41)

Start Date: April 2026

Contract: Full-time, Term-time

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed and understanding Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a non-verbal pupil who is currently in Year 4. We are delighted to offer this amazing opportunity to an individual who is keen to make a difference to this young person’s educational setting but also adding new skills to their portfolio.

About the School

• Supporting the Local Parish with good community links and a deep sense of belonging for all pupils and staff
• Offers a wide range of enrichment activities that provides opportunities for children to thrive and grow
• A welcoming and inclusive mainstream school that believes every child is unique and are committed to ensure each child will flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually
• Aim to identify SEND needs at the earliest opportunity, working in partnership with families and external agencies
• A collaborative and supportive team of staff
• Strong commitment to Safeguarding and Wellbeing of each and every pupil
• Rated Good by Ofsted

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting a pupil in Year 4 who in non-verbal on a 1:1 basis
• Liaising with the SENCO, parents and any external agencies working with the child
• Encouraging the child to have positive educational and social interactions which will lead to confidence building
• Assisting the allocated class teacher with lesion delivery
• Work collaboratively with all colleagues to support pupil development

What we are looking for

• Experience in similar roles such as support work with children
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs
• An understanding, patient and child-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Minimum Qualification of GSCE C grade or Equivalent

Benefits of Teaching Personnel

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Access to exclusive and accredited CPD Courses and Training
• Dedicated internal consultant support
• Opportunity for longer term roles and potential; permanent placements

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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