SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in Ormskirk and Burscough. You will provide classroom, small group and 1:1 support for pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and other SEND needs, building relationships and aiding access to learning activities.

The role offers full-time opportunities, long-term placements with the potential for permanent roles, weekly pay, and access to CPD training. A driving licence is beneficial for some locations.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEND Teaching Assistant or similar role in education or care settings.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with pupils and colleagues.
• Patient, positive, resilient approach to supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Building positive relationships with children and young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assisting pupils to access learning activities
• Encouraging confidence, engagement and independence
• Working alongside teachers and SEND teams to support pupil progress

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism, SEMH & Behaviour Support

Ormskirk & Burscough

£14.25 per hour | Full Time Opportunities

Looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in Ormskirk and Burscough.

We are working with a number of schools seeking resilient, caring and proactive individuals to provide classroom, small group and 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs.

Many of the pupils require support with:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Trauma and attachment needs
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Behavioural needs
• Communication difficulties
• Complex SEND

Whether your experience comes from education, residential childcare, support work, youth work or care settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• £14.25 per hour paid weekly
• Full time positions available
• Long term roles with the opportunity to secure permanent employment
• Access to free and heavily discounted CPD training
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities across a range of supportive local schools
• Valuable experience for those interested in teaching, educational psychology, social work or youth work

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Building positive relationships with children and young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assisting pupils to access learning activities
• Encouraging confidence, engagement and independence
• Working alongside teachers and SEND teams to support pupil progress

Ideal Experience

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• Youth Worker
• Children's Residential Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Sports Coach
• Nursery Practitioner

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• A patient, positive and resilient approachA genuine passion for helping children succeed
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial for some school locations

Make The Move Into Education

You do not need previous school experience to be successful.

Many of our strongest SEND Teaching Assistants have previously worked in care, residential childcare, youth work and support worker positions where they have developed excellent behaviour management, de-escalation and relationship building skills.