SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel – SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Huyton, Merseyside
Start Date: October 2025
Schedule: Full-Time
Contract Type: Temp-to-perm opportunities available

Pay Rate: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

A supportive and inclusive primary school in Huyton is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from October 2025. The role involves working 1:1 with a pupil who has Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), provide individualised support and ensure they have full access to the curriculum.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong community links, and commitment to ensuring every child receives the nurture and support they need. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, consistent, and positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and ready to learn.

This is a highly rewarding position for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

About the Role:

• Full-time, long-term role starting October 2025
• 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND in a mainstream classroom setting
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement EHCP targets
• Supporting learning in core subjects and helping with routine and transitions
• Encouraging independence and promoting emotional regulation
• Assisting with personal care (if required) and ensuring pupil safety and wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (required prior to starting)
• Prior experience supporting children with SEND (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or developmental delays)
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to learning support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and establish positive relationships with pupils
• A commitment to inclusive education and equal opportunities for all learners
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
• Access to a broad network of local schools and long-term opportunities
• Personalised support from a dedicated education consultant
• Ongoing CPD training, including behaviour management, autism awareness, and Team Teach (available through TP)
• Opportunities to secure a permanent role in your placement school
• Rewarding work that makes a real difference in pupils’ lives

If you're passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and want to join a school that values care, consistency, and inclusion, we want to hear from you!

To apply or learn more, please contact our recruitment team today.

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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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