SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Location: Moreton (CH46)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Rate of Pay: From £13.75 per hour

About the role

At Teaching Personnel, we are delighted to announce that we are currently working with Primary School, a warm and welcoming community primary school in Moreton, Wirral, who is seeking a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey while also developing their own skills and experience. The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support, helping a young learner thrive both academically and personally within the caring and inclusive school environment.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 1 pupil within a nurturing and supportive school environment.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored learning activities and communication strategies that meet the pupil’s specific needs.
• Supporting the pupil’s academic progression, social development, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring consistent, positive engagement.
• Assisting with the implementation of personalised support plans, including sensory‑based strategies and alternative communication methods.
• Promoting an inclusive, compassionate, and respectful classroom environment aligned with the school’s core values.
• Contributing to wider classroom activities when needed, helping to create a positive and engaging learning experience for all pupils.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers to support effective communication and long‑term progress.
• Benefiting from the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school community in Moreton.

About the school:

• The school is committed to creating a secure, caring environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, with a strong focus on early reading and high‑quality phonics teaching.
• Staff act quickly to support pupils who need additional support, particularly in early literacy skills.
• Pupils feel safe, supported, and able to speak to trusted adults, reflecting a strong safeguarding culture.
• The school promotes pupils’ mental health, wellbeing, and respectful relationships, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
• Serves the wider local community, with families praising the school for being welcoming and supportive.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in similar roles, such as supporting children in education or care settings.
• Experience working with children who have additional or special educational needs.
• An understanding, patient, and child‑focused approach to supporting learning.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Minimum qualification of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel

• Competitive pay, with convenient weekly pay cycles.
• Access to exclusive, accredited CPD courses and specialist training to support your professional development.
• Opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated internal consultant who understands your needs and career aspirations.
• Access to long‑term roles and potential for permanent placements within our partner schools.

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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