Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Liverpool is seeking an experienced SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant for a full-time, temporary position starting in October 2025. The role involves supporting pupils with various special educational needs within a nurturing primary school environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 months' experience and a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. The role offers competitive hourly rates and comprehensive support.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Access to CPD courses

Flexible work options

£50 refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience working with children with SEN.
• Strong understanding of effective support strategies.
• Calm and patient approach to behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in a primary school.
• Work closely with an experienced SENCO and pastoral team.
• Help create a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Understanding of special educational needs

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Experienced SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Speke, Liverpool
Start Date: October 2025
Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Temporary

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

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a forward-thinking and inclusive primary school in Speke, who are seeking an experienced and passionate SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2025. This full-time, temporary position will involve working closely with pupils who have a range of special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH needs.

The school is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for all pupils. With a strong SEN provision in place, the successful candidate will be well-supported by an experienced SENCO and wider pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on the learning and development of pupils who need additional support.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 12 months' experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a primary setting
• Strong understanding of a range of special educational needs and effective support strategies
• Experience with one-to-one and small group interventions
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• A relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• An up-to-date DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive hourly/daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Your own dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and guidance
• Access to specialist CPD courses including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles across Liverpool
• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle and experience
• £50 refer-a-friend bonus scheme

How to Apply

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel Liverpool for more information.

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.