SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Small Primary School in Litherland, Liverpool

Start date: March 2026
Contract: Full-time, long‑term (with potential to become permanent)
Location: Litherland, Liverpool
Salary: £13.75 - £15.55 per hour

Are you a caring, resilient and proactive individual looking to make a meaningful difference to children with additional needs?

A welcoming and nurturing small primary school in the heart of Litherland is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils across EYFS and KS1 who require additional help.

About the Role

As the school’s SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEND (including ASD, SEMH, SLCN and learning delays).
• Work closely with the SENCO and class teacher to deliver tailored interventions.
• Help create an inclusive, positive learning environment where every child can succeed.
• Support emotional regulation, communication development, and personalised targets.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.

This school prides itself on being friendly, supportive and community-focused, perfect for someone who wants to grow their skills while genuinely helping children thrive.

Training & Benefits (Provided by Teaching Personnel)

To help you excel in your role and progress in your career, Teaching Personnel offer a fantastic range of FREE CPD, including:

• SLCN (Speech, Language & Communication Needs) Training – FREE
• Thrive Approach Training – FREE
• Additional specialist modules in behaviour, safeguarding, autism and more

We also offer a discounted Paediatric First Aid course, run every half term.
This is an extremely sought‑after qualification that many schools actively request, making you an even stronger candidate for future roles.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience supporting children or young people (SEND experience is a bonus but not essential)
• A calming, patient and nurturing nature
• A passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to commit to school hours (Monday–Friday)

If you’re ready to make a real difference and join a supportive school community, click Apply Now or contact Teaching Personnel’s Liverpool Primary team for more information.

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.
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