Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Garston, Liverpool (L19)
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £14.25 – £15 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, temporary (with potential for extension)

About the School

This welcoming and inclusive one-form entry primary school, based in the Garston area, is recognised for its strong community values and commitment to ensuring every pupil is supported to succeed.

The school has a well-established SEN provision and adopts a nurturing, child-centred approach, with a clear focus on pastoral care, emotional wellbeing, and structured support. Staff work collaboratively to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment, underpinned by consistent routines and clear behaviour expectations.

With a supportive leadership team, a values-driven ethos, and strong relationships with families and the wider community, the school provides a well-resourced setting, including dedicated spaces to meet the needs of pupils requiring additional support.

Transport Links

The school is easily accessible and benefits from excellent transport connections, including:

• Regular bus routes from Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas
• Close proximity to Liverpool South Parkway (rail and bus interchange)
• Convenient road access with parking available on-site or nearby

The Role

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, development, and wellbeing
• Contribute to a structured, safe, and inclusive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a resilient, confident, and compassionate individual who:

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEN in a primary school setting (essential)
• Has experience working with challenging behaviour (highly desirable)
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management skills
• Is patient, adaptable, and proactive
• Builds positive professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Is committed to supporting children with additional needs

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

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

Apply Now

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding opportunity within 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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