Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Aura Education Services; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Education Services is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a North Liverpool SEN Hub. This full-time role is fixed-term for the full academic year, supporting pupils with varied needs in a welcoming primary setting.

You will work under the SENCO and classroom teachers to deliver tailored interventions, monitor progress and promote inclusive learning. A safeguarding-aware approach and excellent teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Solid safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN needs across communication, cognition and social, emotional health.
• Deliver targeted interventions and learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Adapt resources and strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist with personal care where required, ensuring dignity and independence.
• Promote inclusion, engagement and positive relationships within the SEN Hub and wider school.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

ICT skills

Literacy and numeracy

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN Hub)

Location: North Liverpool based Primary School
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Fixed-Term (Full Academic Year)
Start Date: First week of September

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school in North Liverpool. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for the full academic year, based within our Special Educational Needs (SEN) Hub, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including communication and interaction, cognition and learning, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and learning activities under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Adapt learning resources and teaching strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining pupils’ dignity and independence.
• Promote inclusion, engagement and positive relationships within the SEN Hub and wider school community.
• Observe, monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and the SENCO.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and external agencies to support individual learning plans.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – essential.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs within a primary school setting.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

Desirable

• Experience working within an SEN Hub or specialist provision.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and strategies to support pupils with additional needs.
• Experience delivering intervention programmes and supporting individual education plans.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is passionate about helping every child reach their potential.
• Can remain calm, positive and resilient in a busy school environment.
• Is proactive, flexible and willing to take initiative.
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement and wellbeing.
• Is committed to inclusion and making a positive difference to children's lives.

Contract Information

• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Fixed-term contract: Full academic year.
• Start date: First week back in September.
• Location: North Liverpool Primary School.

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times