SEN Teaching Assistant

Value Education LTD; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD and training opportunities

Referral bonus scheme

September start dates

Job summary

Value Education LTD is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in mainstream Primary and Secondary settings across the Sefton area.

You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement tailored support, help pupils access learning, manage needs such as ASC and ADHD, and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

The role offers competitive daily pay of £95-£110, weekly pay, September start dates, and ongoing CPD with a referral bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in schools, care, youth work or similar settings.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually throughout the school day.
• Working with children who may have ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, learning difficulties or other additional needs.
• Helping pupils access learning and fully engage in lessons.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborating closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to implement tailored support strategies.
• Encouraging pupils' independence, confidence and social development.

Skills

SEN support experience

Calm patient approach

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary & Secondary Schools

Location:Sefton, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We are seeking caring, patient and committedSEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Mainstream Settings across the Sefton area.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers or graduates looking to develop a rewarding career in education.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils with additional needs within a mainstream classroom setting.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils individually throughout the school day.
• Working with children who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, learning difficulties or other additional needs.
• Helping pupils access learning and fully engage in lessons.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborating closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to implement tailored support strategies.
• Encouraging pupils' independence, confidence and social development.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applicants who have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in schools, care, youth work or similar settings.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• A flexible and proactive attitude.
• A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£110.
• Long-term assignments with opportunities to secure permanent roles.
• September start dates across a wide range of mainstream Primary and Secondary schools.
• Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Referral bonus scheme.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp-to-Perm

Pay: £95.00-£110.00 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Location: Sefton