SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support/Small Groups) – KS2

Location: Tuebrook Primary School

Salary: £14.25 - £15.00 / hour.

Contract Type: Full-time

Start Date: September 2026

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Catholic Primary School in Tuebrook. This full-time position involves providing 1:1 support for two pupils in KS2 with significant and distinct needs and when required, provide small group interventions for several pupils who also require additional support.

• Morning: You will support a Looked After Child (LAC) with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The child requires a patient and consistent adult to help regulate behaviour and build trust.
• Afternoon: You will work with a pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition and Global Developmental Delay, offering structured, individualised support to help them access learning and social interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with both pupils.
• Implement personalised strategies and interventions to support emotional regulation, communication, and learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals.
• Support the pupils in accessing the curriculum in a way that suits their individual needs.
• Provide regular feedback and observations to staff and parents/carers (as appropriate).

Person Specification:

• Essential:
• Experience supporting children with SEN, including Autism and behavioural challenges.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Desirable:
• Experience working with Looked After Children (LAC).
• Knowledge of strategies to support Global Developmental Delay.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning).

We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A committed and welcoming staff team.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

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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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