Teaching Assistant
Job description
Location: Wirral
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support students in Secondary Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across the Wirral. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with a range of additional needs. You will help to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, helping students to access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN
- Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs)
- Support students in managing their behaviour and emotional regulation
- Help with classroom activities, preparation of resources, and general administrative tasks
- Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and families
- Promote independence and confidence in students
- Contribute to a safe and supportive school environment
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred but not essential)
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, Autism Awareness) are desirable
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
- Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
- Access to CPD courses and training opportunities
- A dedicated consultant to support your placement and career development
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
- Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression within SEN education
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss further details, please contact Rachael Hughes on rachael.hughes@teachingpersonnel.com or contact 0151 271 0225 and ask direct.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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