SEN Teaching Assistant (Non-Verbal) - Wavertree

SEN Teaching Assistant – Wavertree

Location: Wavertree, Liverpool
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Salary: £80–£95 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal child in a welcoming primary school based in Wavertree.

 About the Role:

• One-to-one support for a non-verbal child with complex needs
• Implementing communication strategies such as PECS or Makaton (training can be provided)
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored learning
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

 Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly non-verbal communication
• Knowledge of autism, speech and language difficulties, or similar needs
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

 What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a child’s life

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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