SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Birkenhead (CH41)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Rate of Pay: From £13.75 per hour

About the role

We are excited to announce at Teaching Personnel that we are currently working warm and welcoming Catholic primary school based in Birkenhead who are looking for a 1:1 TA to join their staff team.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful impact on a child’s educational journey, while also developing their own skills and experience. We are excited to offer this rewarding role to an individual who is motivated, patient, and eager to help a young learner thrive both academically and personally.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 2 pupil within a nurturing school environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored learning activities and communication strategies.
• Support the pupil’s academic progression, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with implementing personalised support plans, including sensory needs and alternative communication methods.
• Promote an inclusive classroom environment aligned with the school’s values of compassion, respect, and care.
• Contribute to wider classroom activities as needed, ensuring a positive and engaging learning experience for all pupils.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• Opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience within a supportive Catholic school community.

About the school:

• Educates children aged 2 to 11 and includes Nursery provision.
• Led by a dedicated headteacher, supported by a committed and nurturing staff team.
• Aims to provide an inclusive, caring, and supportive environment where every child is valued, respected, and celebrated.
• Mission-driven school culture centred around creativity, teamwork, perseverance, and developing children into confident, compassionate individuals.
• Offers a range of wraparound care, wider curriculum opportunities, and extra‑curricular experiences designed to help pupils grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
• A welcoming, joyful, and community‑focused school, promoting safety, wellbeing, and high aspirations for all children.

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.

Why choose Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive pay, paid weekly.
• Access to exclusive and accredited CPD Courses and Training
• Access to a Paediatric First Aid course.
• 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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