Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Widnes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free safeguarding training

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Widnes is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a primary school setting. The role is full-time (32.5 hours per week) with a January 2027 start and a PAYE salary of £14.25–£15.00 per hour.

The position offers opportunities for professional development, with responsibilities including supporting learning activities, promoting inclusion, and working closely with teachers to help pupils reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, compassionate and proactive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist with learning activities and classroom management.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and proactivity

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Widnes (WA8), supporting pupils with special educational needs to achieve their full potential.

Salary: (PAYE) £14.25 - £15.00 / hour.

Hours: Full-Time (32.5 hours/week)

Start Date: January 2027

Why Join?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
• Supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist with learning activities and classroom management.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, compassionate and proactive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience, with opportunities for professional development.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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