SEN Support - Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool City Region; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

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Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in the L17 area of Liverpool, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN across KS2 from January 2027.

This role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs, to help create a positive, engaging learning environment and support academic, social and emotional development.

Competenze

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and helping them succeed.

Mansioni

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and communication needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil independence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing.
• Support children during breaktimes, educational visits and intervention sessions where required.

Conoscenze

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

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Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (KS2)

Location: Aigburth (L17), Liverpool
Start Date: January 2027
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16 per hour, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only

Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking to transition into education?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the L17 area of Liverpool, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across Key Stage 2 from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a Children's Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker or SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

You will work closely with pupils across KS2 who require additional support both inside and outside of the classroom. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children's academic, social and emotional development, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and communication needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil independence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing.
• Support children during breaktimes, educational visits and intervention sessions where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have worked in:

• Children's residential settings.
• Family support services.
• Youth work.
• Care and support roles.
• SEN schools or specialist provisions.
• Mainstream education settings supporting pupils with additional needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and helping them succeed.

Why Join This School?

• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Friendly and welcoming staff culture.
• Well-resourced classrooms and intervention spaces.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's educational journeys.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities for the right candidate.

Excellent Transport Links

The school is easily accessible from across Liverpool and surrounding areas including:

• Aigburth
• Mossley Hill
• Allerton
• Garston
• Wavertree
• Toxteth
• Childwall
• Liverpool City Centre

The school benefits from regular bus routes and convenient ac