Level 2 Teaching assistant + SEN allowance - Orchard Provision

School Improvement Liverpool Ltd; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rectory CE Primary School’s Orchard Provision seeks a compassionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant with SEN allowance to support pupils with autism in a new satellite provision opened in 2025. The role is permanent, full-time during term-time, based at St Helen's.

Supervising and supporting learning, liaising with families, and safeguarding are key responsibilities. The post offers the opportunity to contribute to an expanding provision with dedicated classrooms and specialist staff within a

Qualifications

• Experience or keen to learn in supporting children with SEND.
• Passionate about inclusive education and autism support.
• Strong team player with good communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Establish good relationships with pupils and support individual needs.
• Assist teachers with clerical tasks and classroom setup.
• Deliver structured and targeted learning activities; support ICT use.

Skills

Inclusive education

SEND support

Team collaboration

Job description

Level 2 Teaching assistant + SEN allowance - Orchard Provision (Rectory CE Primary School)

Due to our exciting expansion, we are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEN Orchard Specialist Provision.

The Orchard opened in September 2025 as a satellite of our well-established Rectory Specialist Provision for children with autism. It will offer a nurturing and structured learning environment for 32 children across four specialist classrooms. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new and inspiring setting from the very beginning.

Role Information

Job Title Level 2 Teaching assistant + SEN allowance - Orchard Provision Job Type Teaching & Learning Job Phase Primary Location St Helen's

Grade 3 Actual Salary Information Includes SEN allowance Actual Salary Range £23,294.76 - £23,607.79 Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full time, Term time only Closing Date Thursday, October 8th, 2026

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
• Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
• To provide one to one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils as directed by the teacher

2. SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

• Provide clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, data input, collecting money etc.)
• Assist with the display of childrens’ work
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
• In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
• Report pupil achievement, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and communicate information as required

3. SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles, including small group work
• Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain levels and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

4. SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan
• Have an awareness of and support the role of other colleagues
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

5. EXTENDED SERVICE ACTIVITIES (Breakfast / After School / Club Care) (If required)

• Close liaison with parents, school and other childcare and play related agencies.
• Provide a variety of appropriate play opportunities for children some of whom may require special attention and/or will have come from various racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Lead groups of children in specific sport, game craft and learning activities. Manage behaviour and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Assist with preparing for activities.
• Assist with the evaluation events and activities and contribute to the development of the service including making recommendations for change and development of the activities.
• Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering themselves or other users.
• Maintain play environments to the appropriate health and safety standards and ensure its suitability for the users. Contribute to the corporate responsibility for continuously checking that premises, fences, gates etc. are safe, and in good repair, reporting defects promptly.
• To participate in the planning of activities and trips.
• Ensure the overall quality of the play/care environment is maintained and always appears welcoming to the users.
• Ensure the delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
• Provide safe, creative appropriate play opportunities, prepare activities, organise the programme and so on.
• Encourage parental involvement and support of the club.
• Liaison with parents, schools and other childcare and play related agencies

This role includes additional hours to support school transport from 7:30am

Personal Qualities

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping children with autism thrive.
• Experienced (or keen to learn) in supporting children with SEND, especially those with communication, sensory, and social needs.
• A caring, patient, and adaptable individual who supports learning and development in creative, personalised ways.
• A strong team player who communicates well with teachers, families, and other professionals.
• Positive, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils every day.

Application Information

Closing Date Thursday, October 8th, 2026 Shortlisting Date Friday, October 9th, 2026