SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Tuebrook, L13
Contract: Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £14.25 – £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tuebrook, who are looking to appoint a committed SEN Teaching Assistant for the new academic year starting in September.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting pupils with additional needs, helping to nurture both their academic progress and personal growth.
You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and the wider support team to provide tailored support for pupils with a variety of needs, including ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs
- Deliver targeted small-group interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and social development
- Adapt classroom activities and resources to support individual learning needs
- Support pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
- Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to the SENCO and class teacher
- Promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages independence
About You
We are seeking someone who is:
- Experienced in working with children with SEND (school or care background considered)
- Patient, compassionate, and resilient, with a genuine interest in supporting pupils
- Flexible and proactive in meeting the needs of different learners
- A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection practices
Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2 or 3 are desirable but not essential.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive PAYE pay rates with no umbrella deductions
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
- Access to a wide range of roles, including long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities
- Free CPD training, including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, and Safeguarding
- Access to myTP, our digital platform for timesheets, job applications, and communications
Apply Today
If you’re ready to make a positive difference and are looking to start a rewarding role in September, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact the Teaching Personnel team or apply via our website.
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.
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