Southport SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Southport SEN Teaching Assistant Wanted! (£130–£160 per day)
Flexible EYFS / Primary SEN Support Roles
✅ Thinking About a Change?
Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for something new, something different, or a fresh challenge supporting children with additional needs?
Start your next chapter here.
About the Role
A welcoming primary school in Southport is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS and Primary. You’ll play a vital role in helping children access learning, regulate emotions, and feel safe, supported, and understood within school life.
The school is looking for someone who can bring patience, consistency, and a warm, nurturing approach — especially when working with pupils who present SEMH, autism, ADHD, communication needs, or learning delays.
What We’re Looking For
Behaviour & Support Practice
- Strong behaviour management
- Ability to create a calm, safe environment for learners
Supporting Children with SEN
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or similar)
- Inclusive practice that adapts to individual needs
- A trauma‑informed, child‑centred approach
Professional Skills
- Good communication with teachers, staff, and pupils
- Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to different needs quickly
What We Offer
✅ Dedicated Support
- A personal consultant who understands your strengths, goals, and preferred working style
- A friendly, supportive team available whenever you need help or guidance
✅ Regular Work & Opportunities
- Access to consistent SEN vacancies and daily/long‑term bookings
- Flexible roles or secure long‑term placements depending on your preferences
✅ Work–Life Balance
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 SEN support
✅ Professional Development
- Extensive CPD training, fully funded — including specialist SEN courses normally behind university or college paywalls
- Ongoing development to enhance your SEN support, behaviour management, and classroom practice
Important Application Information
To be considered for this position, you must apply with an up‑to‑date CV.
Applications without a CV cannot be reviewed.
Once your CV has been received and assessed, Morgan will be in touch to discuss your availability and experience in relation to the role.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Morgan:
01772 386174
morgan.sharkey@teachingpersonnel.com
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.
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