SEND Teaching Assistant

James Ray Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND in Wirral. Candidates must have a Teaching Assistant qualification (level 2 or 3) and at least 6 months of experience in a specialist setting. The role requires adaptability to individual learning needs and may involve personal care. This full-time position runs from January to July 2026, offering market-leading pay rates and various benefits like 24/7 access to support services and discounts.

Benefits

Market leading pay rates

Financial travel support

Guaranteed pay schemes

Access to NHS support

Mental health crisis support

Access to employee discounts

Free online training courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working within a SEN setting.
• Additional training in Makaton, Moving and Handling, Peg Feeding preferable.
• Experience supporting students in one-to-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Adapt learning methods based on individual needs.
• Assist with personal care as needed.

Skills

Experience in specialist setting for SEND

Calm and patient manner

Adaptability to individual needs

Confident in behaviour management

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (level 2 or 3)

Job description

Our client is requiring a specialist Teaching Assistant to work within their SEN based school in Wirral. The school has a small setting based in Wirral, with a staff team dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the children in their care.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a specialist setting for SEND and must have experience supporting a range of SEND needs. The successful applicant will have a calm and patient manner and the ability to adapt learning to the individual child. Additional training such as Makaton, Moving and Handling, Peg Feeding or additional training surrounding SEMH and ASD would be beneficial for this role. As you will be working with SEND children on a 121 or small group basis, you may be required to support with personal care.

This is a full-time position with the proposed start of January until July 2026. Our client requires you to hold a Teaching Assistant qualification, at level 2 or level 3 along with a minimum of 6 months experience working within a SEN setting.

Who is the ideal candidate?

• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, at level 2 or level 3
• Enthusiastic and ability to adapt to difficult situations
• Calm, resilient and able to communicate well with young people
• Confident in your behaviour management skills
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis.

James Ray Recruitment specialise in finding our candidates long term & permanent placements across the UK. This business has been established by education recruitment consultants with over 20 years experience in the sector so can guarantee the unrivalled expertise required when finding you your ideal placement.

What makes our candidate experience different?

• Market leading pay rates
• Financial travel support
• Guaranteed pay scheme s available
• 24/7 Access to NHS Telephone support & prescription service
• 24/7 Access to mental health crisis support & counselling
• Specialist medical assistance
• Access to the UK largest employee discounts platform
• Hundreds of gym discounts
• Access to free online training courses
• All additional discounts & benefits equate to £2000 subject to regular usage

To find out more, apply below.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, if we haven’t contacted you within 10 working days please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

James Ray recruitment is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003. James Ray Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and references. James Ray Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer.