Secondary SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Large school network

CPD opportunities

Support from consultant

Long-term placements

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Liverpool & Wirral is seeking Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11-16 with ASC, ADHD, SLCN, SEMH, MLD and more in Wirral schools. Roles include one-to-one and small-group support across mainstream and SEN provisions.

We offer competitive daily rates (£95-£110), flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, ongoing CPD, and pathways to long-term placements with compliant starts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals in an education setting is desirable but not essential.
• Graduates seeking school-based experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach is important.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN in lessons to promote engagement and progress.
• Build positive relationships to encourage confidence and wellbeing.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and differentiated activities.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs using positive strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff and SENCOs.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilient

Adaptable

Passion for SEN

Job description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Teaching Personnel Liverpool & Wirral

Pay: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: Immediate starts available (subject to satisfactory vetting and compliance checks)

Teaching Personnel's Liverpool & Wirral Secondary Team is currently recruiting Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to support a wide range of partnership schools across the Wirral. With multiple vacancies available, we are looking for dedicated, compassionate and proactive individuals who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate looking to begin a career in education, or someone with transferable experience supporting children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students aged 11-16 who require additional support to access learning and achieve their full potential. You may support pupils with a variety of needs including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Complex Special Educational Needs

Roles may involve one-to-one support, small group intervention work, classroom assistance, and pastoral support within both mainstream secondary schools and specialist SEN provisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with SEN in lessons to promote engagement and academic progress.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Assisting teachers with classroom management and the delivery of differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting students with social, emotional and behavioural needs through positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff and SENCOs.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults (education experience desirable but not essential).
• Graduates seeking to gain school-based experience before pursuing teaching, educational psychology or other education-related careers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £110 per day, depending on experience.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Access to a large network of partnership secondary schools and specialist provisions across the Wirral.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Secondary Education Consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm placements.
• Immediate starts available following the completion of compliance and safeguarding checks.

With numerous vacancies available across our partnership schools, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within education while making a meaningful impact on young people's lives.

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 check