SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Pay: £14.30 – £15.50 per hour
Start Date: September 2026

Location: Knotty Ash (L14 area)
Contract: Long‑term placement via Teaching Personnel

About the School:

You will be joining a nurturing, inclusive primary school with a welcoming atmosphere, where strong, supportive relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of everything they do. The school is dedicated to developing the whole child and champions an ethos built on respect, curiosity, and creativity. It also benefits from a specialised provision that ensures children with additional needs receive tailored, high‑quality support.

The Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to children with additional learning needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning tailored to individual EHCP targets.
• Support pupils with communication, social‑emotional needs, or sensory/hearing impairments as required.
• Help maintain a positive learning environment that promotes inclusion and independence.
• Contribute to behaviour support strategies and consistent routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and external specialists.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has prior experience working in a primary school setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language, or Hearing Impairments).
• Is patient, nurturing, proactive, and confident in adapting learning materials.
• Can build positive and supportive relationships with pupils.
• Is reliable, professional, and committed to long‑term development.

Transport Links:

The school is well‑connected by public transport, with several bus services stopping within a short walking distance. Nearby stops include Broadgreen Hospital (5‑minute walk) and Thingwall Lane (5‑minute walk). Bus routes such as the 7, 102, and 204 provide regular links to Liverpool City Centre and surrounding areas. Broad Green train station is approximately an 8‑minute walk away.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive hourly pay and weekly pay schedule.
• Your own dedicated consultant with regular on‑hand support.
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses, including safeguarding, behaviour, and SEN‑specific training.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles within high‑quality schools.
• Access to our online portal to manage timesheets, job preferences, and communication.

Apply Now:

Please click Apply Now or contact the Liverpool Primary Team at Teaching Personnel.

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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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