SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Liverpool is seeking a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant for the upcoming academic year. The role involves supporting pupils with Autism and Special Learning Difficulties (SLD) to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. Candidates should be empathetic, engaging, and willing to provide personal care. This position provides opportunities for development and competitive pay, making it a rewarding choice for passionate individuals in special education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development

Support from a dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Understanding, empathetic approach to help children self-regulate.
• Willingness to provide personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
• Promote life skills and empower pupils by building confidence.
• Engage using a person-centered approach.

Skills

Empathy

Engagement

Communication

Job description

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About the role:

Connex Education are working with a fantastic SEND School in Liverpool who cater for Pupils 11-19 years with Autism and SLD. They are looking for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team in the new academic year (September 2025).

About the School:

The School aims to provide an outstanding educational provision for pupils and all staff have a detailed understanding of pupils needs. As an SEND Teaching Assistant at this school, you will be providing pupils with academic, social, emotional and health needs.

This role is full-time and will commence in September, there is an opportunity to work at the School on a day to day basis for the next half term, to get to know staff and pupils. The hours are Monday-Friday 8.45am until 3.45pm. This is a temp- to- perm contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Be understanding and empathetic with the ability to help children self -regulate.
• Promoting life skills and empowering pupils by building confidence.
• Be engaging and using a person-centered approach.
• Be willing to provide personal care.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

If you are interested in applying for this SEND Teaching Assistant role then please apply today. Alternatively, please email your CV to Jemma.finniganconnex-education or for more information please call Jemma on 01513292727.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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