SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Passionate Teaching Assistant Wanted – Make a Real Difference
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people who need extra support?
We are currently seeking a caring and committed individual to join a specialist provision school in Liverpool, working with some of the city’s most vulnerable children. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with a range of complex needs and learning difficulties, helping them grow in confidence, independence, and academic success.
About the Role:
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Location: Specialist Provision – Liverpool
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Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm (Term Time Only)
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Start Date: As soon as possible
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Pay: Competitive rate
You’ll become part of a supportive and experienced team, forming strong, trusting relationships with students to help them feel safe, valued, and empowered. The school offers a vibrant and inclusive environment, designed to meet the needs of up to 200 pupils, with impressive facilities including:
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A two-story, purpose-built site
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Hydrotherapy pools
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Sensory gardens
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Multi-use games areas
Why Join This School?
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Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted with strong, inspirational leadership
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Students regularly enjoy learning beyond the classroom, including visits to leisure centres, museums, and safari parks
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A nurturing culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential
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A workplace where staff well-being and collaboration are key priorities
Who We’re Looking For:
An ideal Teaching Assistant for this role is:
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Compassionate, patient, and nurturing
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Committed to putting students’ welfare and individual needs first
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Passionate about helping children achieve both personal and academic goals
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Flexible, resilient, and eager to grow within a supportive school setting
If you believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and succeed – and you're ready to be part of a dedicated, inspiring team – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape brighter futures in Liverpool.
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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