SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, TeacherActive, is seeking SEND Learning Support Assistants in Liverpool to support students with a range of complex needs. This rewarding role involves working with children in SEND schools or on a 1:1 basis, focusing on improving their educational experience and emotional well-being. Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months’ experience and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible work opportunities

Competitive pay with weekly payments

Free CPD courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach to emotional support.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex needs in SEND schools and through alternative provision.
• Provide 1:1 support to children and young people not currently attending school.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Relationship Building

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant – Liverpool
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Immediate Start | Competitive Pay | Flexible Work

Are you an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a passion for supporting students with a variety of complex needs?

At TeacherActive, we’re proud to work with SEND schools and alternative provision settings across Liverpool, and we’re currently recruiting dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our growing team.

We’re supporting students with a wide range of needs, including:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Medical Needs

Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties

Trauma and attachment-related behaviours

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You may be supporting students within SEND schools or on a 1:1 basis through alternative provision, working with children and young people who are not currently attending school.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

A minimum of 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with SEND

A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour management and emotional support

A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs

The ability to build positive and trusting relationships

In return, TeacherActive can offer you:

A dedicated consultant to support you through your journey

Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability

Competitive pay with weekly payments

Free CPD courses to enhance your skills and career development

Opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable learners

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.