Impactful SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

Training opportunities

Diverse settings

SEND opportunities

Job variety

Ongoing support

Personalised service

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an experienced SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs across Liverpool primary schools. This role offers long-term opportunities through our trusted partner schools and requires compassion, flexibility and a proactive approach.

You will deliver 1:1 and small‑group support, adapt activities to individual plans, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and welfare staff to monitor progress and promote inclusive learning and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism/ASC/ASD and ADHD.
• Experience working in mainstream primary settings with SEND provision.
• Experience using EHCPs and implementing strategies.
• Desirable qualifications such as Team Teach or positive behaviour training.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with mixed and complex SEND needs within mainstream primary settings.
• Support pupils with ASC/ASD, ADHD, SLCN, SEMH and related learning difficulties.
• Support pupils with EHCPs and implement identified strategies.
• Adapt classroom activities and learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Break learning into manageable steps and encourage independence.
• Support children with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Provide emotional and sensory regulation support.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and lunchtimes.
• Encourage positive relationships and social interaction.
• Monitor progress with teachers and SENCOs.
• Provide feedback on pupils' development.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Autism/ASD

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

CACHE SEND qualifications

Safeguarding training

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an experienced SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs across Liverpool primary schools. This role offers long-term opportunities through our trusted partner schools and requires compassion, flexibility and a proactive approach.

You will deliver 1:1 and small‑group support, adapt activities to individual plans, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and welfare staff to monitor progress and promote inclusive learning and