Sen Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is partnering with a specialist SEN School in South Liverpool to recruit a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs from early years to Year 6. The role is on-site, full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm, in an inclusive environment.

You will work with teachers and senior staff, delivering tailored programmes to develop communication, independence and wellbeing, while promoting safety, safeguarding and a calm, collaborative classroom

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND, especially in nursery or primary.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and ability to follow policies.
• Calm, patient, adaptable with excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning and develop life skills
• Implement individualised programmes including communication, regulation, and behaviour strategies
• Assist in both specialist provision and mainstream classrooms to support integrated learning
• Monitor transitions and unstructured periods to safeguard pupils
• Promote inclusion and resilience in the classroom

Skills

SEND experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) - Liverpool

Are you a dedicated and compassionate SEN teaching assistant looking to make a positive impact in a highly inclusive educational environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEN TA to join a supportive SEN School in South Liverpool.

This role is suitable for someone passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs from early years to Year 6 in a specialist provision setting.

Location:

Liverpool, Merseyside

About the Role:

As a SEN teaching assistant in the primary phase, you will work within a dedicated on-site specialist provision supporting pupils with a range of needs, including those with EHCPs and SEND.

You will assist in delivering tailored programmes aimed at developing communication, independence, and wellbeing, helping pupils access an ambitious curriculum in an inclusive setting. This role involves working closely with teachers and senior staff in the classroom, as well as during unstructured times such as transitions, play, and lunch.

This is a full-time Monday to Friday position working 8am - 3pm

Key Responsibilities as a Sen Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with complex needs to access learning and develop essential life skills
• Assist in implementing individualised programmes, including communication, regulation, and behaviour management strategies
• Work in both the specialist provision and mainstream classrooms to facilitate integrated learning
• Stay vigilant during transitions and unstructured periods, ensuring pupils safety and wellbeing
• Promote an environment of inclusion, encouragement, and resilience

Candidate Requirements as a Sen Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with pupils with SEND, especially in a nursery or primary setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the ability to follow policies diligently
• Calm, patient, and adaptable with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to promote positive outcomes for pupils

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored for this role. The school is committed to safeguarding and promotes diversity and inclusion across all aspects of its work.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.