SEN Teaching Assistant - SEND unit

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & training

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Wirral, Merseyside, to support pupils in a welcoming primary school.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning, maintain safeguarding, and work with the inclusion team. Enhanced DBS and Right to Work in the UK required, with ongoing training and CPD provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school or education setting (mainstream or specialist).
• Confidence supporting SEND needs (e.g., communication needs, SEMH, learning differences) in a calm and consistent way.
• Enhanced DBS Check and Right to Work in the UK (or willingness to complete the required checks).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning, stay engaged, and make progress
• Assisting with classroom routines and behaviour support, promoting positive relationships and consistent expectations
• Supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs, using calm, nurturing approaches and clear boundaries
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs, following guidance from teaching staff and the wider inclusion team
• Observing and recording progress, sharing feedback to help shape next steps and targeted interventions
• Maintaining a strong safeguarding-first mindset at all times and following school policies and procedures

Skills

1:1 and small-group support

Behaviour support

Safeguarding

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral, Merseyside, CH49

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities are available in Wirral, Merseyside, supporting pupils within a welcoming primary school setting. This is a hands-on role focused on helping children feel safe, understood, and confident in their learning while working as part of a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning, stay engaged, and make progress
• Assisting with classroom routines and behaviour support, promoting positive relationships and consistent expectations
• Supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs, using calm, nurturing approaches and clear boundaries
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs, following guidance from teaching staff and the wider inclusion team
• Observing and recording progress, sharing feedback to help shape next steps and targeted interventions
• Maintaining a strong safeguarding-first mindset at all times and following school policies and procedures

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school or education setting (mainstream or specialist)
• Confidence supporting SEND needs (e.g., communication needs, SEMH, learning differences) in a calm and consistent way
• Enhanced DBS Check and Right to Work in the UK (or willingness to complete the required checks)

Benefits & Work Environment

Ongoing training and CPD, plus support from a dedicated consultant who understands school-based roles

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.