SEN Teaching Assistant - Permanent Role

Teaching Personnel; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Car Allowance

Enhanced Family Leave

Discounted Gym Memberships

Wellbeing & Counselling Support

Medicash Cashback Scheme

Recognition Awards & £500 Referral Bon

MiRewards Discounts Platform

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Birkenhead, Wirral, is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis starting September. You will support students 1:1 and in small groups, help manage behaviour and support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.

This role requires recent SEN or behavioural support experience, strong behaviour management, and a patient, proactive attitude. A full UK driving licence and own vehicle are required. Benefits include car allowance and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN or behavioural support experience.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Patient, proactive, and resilient attitude.
• Full UK driving licence & own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEN support
• Assist with small-group support
• Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Create a safe, inclusive environment
• Build strong relationships with students and staff

Skills

SEN support experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Permanent Role

• Location: Birkenhead,Wirral
• Job Type: Permanent
• Start Date: September Onwards
• Role: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEN and SEMH needs? Are you confident, resilient, and ready to make a real impact every day?

We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Secondary Alternative Provision school in Birkenhead,Wirral. This rewarding role involves supporting students with additional needs and challenging behaviours, helping them build confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
• Build strong relationships with students and staff

What We’re Looking For

• Previous SEN or behavioural support experience
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Patient, proactive, and resilient attitude
• Full UK driving licence & own vehicle required

Benefits

• Additional Car Allowance
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Wellbeing & Counselling Support
• Medicash Cashback Scheme
• Recognition Awards & £500 Referral Bonus
• MiRewards Discounts Platform

Make a Real Difference

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and change lives every single day. If you are passionate about supporting young people and ready for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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