SEN Teaching Assistant — Empower Learners in Small Classes

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Enhanced leave & sick pay

GP access

Wellbeing support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist independent day school in Birkenhead (The Hive). You will support students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia and anxiety, in a small-class setting, helping them develop academically and socially.

Role involves tailoring activities, reinforcing learning, and collaborating with teachers and SEN coordinators to monitor progress and promote inclusion. DBS checked candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at Grade 4/C or above.
• Level 2/3 TA qualification or working towards it.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities.
• Support communication, social, and independence skills.
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment.
• Support behaviour management strategies.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Safeguarding & child protection

SEMH & ASD experience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Birkenhead (The Hive) CH41 4EA
Sector: SEN Support
Job Type: Full Time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Birkenhead (The Hive) to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

You’ll work in a supportive, small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assist with differentiated learning activities
• Support communication, social, and independence skills
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment
• Support behaviour management strategies

Skills & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing training & career development
• Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave & sick pay
• 24/7 GP access & health cash plan
• Wellbeing support, discounts & financial perks
• £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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