SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Consultant supportive role

Opportunity for long-term/permanent岗位

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support students in a Liverpool secondary setting with SEMH needs. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, help manage challenging behaviour, and work closely with teachers to deliver tailored interventions.

The role is full-time and permanent with long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities. A rewarding position in a specialist environment awaits candidates who are patient, resilient, and committed to helping vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary school, PRU, or SEN setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and resilience.
• Confident supporting students with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques.
• Work with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored interventions.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH understanding

Pupil support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants – Secondary (SEMH & Challenging Behaviour)

Location:Liverpool
Full-time / Permanent
Long-term / Temp-to-perm opportunities available

We are currently recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support students within a secondary school/specialist provision in Liverpool. This role is ideal for individuals who are confident working with challenging behaviour and have a strong understanding of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours, using de-escalation techniques
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored interventions
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation strategies

About You

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have previous experience working in a secondary school, PRU, or SEN setting
• Be confident supporting students with challenging behaviour and SEMH conditions
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
• Be resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure
• Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Be able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff

Desirable (but not essential)

• Team Teach or other de-escalation training
• Experience within alternative provisions or PRUs
• Background in youth work, care, or pastoral roles

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity for long-term and permanent placements
• Experience in a rewarding and impactful setting