SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs in a specialist school in Liverpool. The role involves working in small classes, promoting safety, structure and positive learning, and assisting with transport transitions at the start and end of the day.

You will collaborate with teachers and support staff, focusing on SEMH, autism and ADHD needs, using effective behaviour management and calm, patient communication to help pupils develop

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, autism or ADHD.
• Patient, calm and consistent approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small classes with a range of needs.
• Assist with safe transitions to and from transport at start and end of day.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Support pupils to develop academically and socially.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Calm communication

Reliability

Proactivity

Job description

Contract: Temp-to-perm, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract directly with the school after 12 weeks.

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity where you can make a real difference?

We are recruiting a dedicated and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist school in Liverpool, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

The Role

You will work within small classes, supporting pupils with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Challenging behaviour and emotional regulation difficulties.
• Autism and ADHD.
• Additional learning and behavioural support needs.

Alongside classroom support, you will help pupils safely transition to and from their transport at the beginning and end of the day, including assisting them on and off passenger buses.

You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, structured and positive learning environment where pupils feel supported and can develop both academically and socially.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour.
• A patient, calm and consistent approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Someone reliable, proactive and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs.

DBS Requirements

Candidates must have a valid Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new enhanced DBS check.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.