SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Garston, Liverpool (L19)
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £14.25 – £15.50 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to extend)

About the School

This friendly and inclusive one-form entry primary school in the Garston area is known for its strong community ethos and commitment to supporting every child. The school has a well-established SEN provision and a nurturing approach that places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, emotional wellbeing, and structured support.

Staff work collaboratively to create a calm and purposeful learning environment, with clear routines and consistent behaviour strategies in place. The school benefits from a supportive leadership team, a values-led ethos, and close links with families and the local community. It also offers a well-resourced learning environment, including dedicated spaces to support pupils with additional needs.

Transport Links

The school is conveniently located in L19, with excellent transport connections including:

• Regular bus routes from Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas
• Close proximity to Liverpool South Parkway Station (rail and bus interchange)
• Easy access for drivers via main road links, with on-site or nearby parking available

The Role

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a primary school to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
• Use behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation
• Support the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Track and feedback on pupil progress and wellbeing
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a resilient, confident, and caring individual who:

• Has experience supporting SEN within a primary school setting (essential)
• Has experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviour (highly desirable)
• Demonstrates effective behaviour management skills
• Is patient, flexible, and proactive in their approach
• Builds strong, professional relationships with both pupils and staff
• Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay (£14.25–£15.50 per hour)
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training, including SEN and behaviour support
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Flexible work options and long-term opportunities
• Potential for the role to become permanent
• Access to employee wellbeing and benefits package

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and community-focused primary school, we would love to hear from you.

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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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