Teaching Personnel:

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tuebrook, L13

Contract: Temporary, with the potential for permanent

Working Hours: Full time

Start Date: November 2025

Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per day (depending on experience)

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive community primary school in Tuebrook, seeking a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join their team after half term. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful impact in their educational journey.

You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)
• Facilitate small group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, and social skills
• Assist with classroom activities, adapting materials to meet individual needs
• Support pupils in managing behaviour and emotional regulation
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting to the SENCO and class teacher
• Promote inclusion and encourage independence in learning

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children with SEND, either in educational or care settings
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping children thrive
• Adaptable and proactive, able to respond to changing needs and situations
• Skilled in communication, both with children and adults, including parents and staff
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Qualified with relevant certifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

By joining Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay, paid directly via PAYE – no umbrella company deductions
• A dedicated recruitment consultant to guide and support your career journey
• Access to a wide range of roles, including long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities
• Free CPD courses to enhance your skills and knowledge (e.g., Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Safeguarding)
• myTP platform – a user-friendly digital hub for timesheets, job alerts, and communication

Apply Now:

If you're ready to make a difference and start a fulfilling role this November, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact our recruitment team at Teaching Personnel or submit your application via our website.

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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