Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Permanent pathways

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Liverpool & Wirral are seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Wirral, including Birkenhead and Wallasey. The role involves one-to-one and small group support and helping students with SEN in mainstream settings.

The position is full-time, long-term with ASAP start. Pay is £95-£110 per day, with ongoing consultant support and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students in mainstream secondary school settings.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist students with academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and help students engage with learning.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools

Location: Wirral (Birkenhead, Wallasey, South Wirral and surrounding areas)

Pay: £95 - £110 per day

Hours: 6.5-hour school day

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel Liverpool & Wirral are currently seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support a number of our partnership secondary schools across the Wirral. We are working closely with schools in Birkenhead, Wallasey, South Wirral, and surrounding areas to recruit dedicated support staff for full-time, long-term positions starting as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact on the education and development of secondary-aged students with additional learning needs.

The Role

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within mainstream secondary school settings.


• Providing one-to-one and small group support inside and outside the classroom.


• Assisting students with their academic, social, and emotional development.


• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support strategies.


• Promoting positive behaviour and helping students engage with learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Support Worker.


• Experience supporting young people with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties.


• Confident working with secondary-aged pupils.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• Patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £100 per day.


• Full-time, long-term opportunities in local secondary schools.


• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• Potential pathways into permanent school-based roles.

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.

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