SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary (1:1 & Small Groups)

Veritas Education Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training

Supportive school team

Longer-term/ongoing work

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Hamilton Square, Liverpool. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, both in the classroom and in 1:1 or small-group settings.

The role requires patience, adaptability and a passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. Experience in SEN and a secondary environment is highly valued, with DBS on update service preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEN is highly desirable.
• Experience in a secondary school setting is advantageous.
• Understanding of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, cognition and learning needs.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to secondary-aged pupils with SEN needs.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, academically and pastorally.
• Work with teachers to deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Assist with EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and support safeguarding procedures.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Patience

Behaviour support

EHCP targets

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Hamilton Square, Liverpool. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, both in the classroom and in 1:1 or small-group settings.

The role requires patience, adaptability and a passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. Experience in SEN and a secondary environment is highly valued, with DBS on update service preferred.