SEND Teaching Assistant

Aura Education Services; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent

Aura Education support

Job summary

Aura Education is recruiting five SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people aged 3–19 with ASC and other needs at a specialist school in Woolton, Liverpool.

The roles are temporary-to-permanent with full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:30am–4:00pm, paying £114 per day. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning, supporting communication, social skills and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND and autism is desirable.
• Previous experience in a specialist or SEND setting is advantageous.
• Ability to adapt approaches to individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support tailored to pupils' needs.
• Support pupils with autism, communication needs, and sensory requirements.
• Assist with personalised learning activities and target achievement.
• Support development of communication, interaction and social skills.
• Encourage independence and essential life skills.
• Implement strategies for emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist with sensory activities and structured learning approaches.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and staff to provide high-quality support.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils are valued.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications

Special needs qualifications

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – 5 Vacancies

Location: Woolton, Liverpool (L25)

Daily Rate: £114 per day

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Vacancies: 5 positions available

Recruitment Agency: Aura Education

Make a Difference Every Day with Aura Education!

Aura Education is delighted to be recruiting five dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Woolton, Liverpool.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist educational setting supporting children and young people aged 3–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication and interaction differences, sensory needs and learning difficulties.

The school places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, therapeutic support, social communication and the development of essential life skills, helping pupils build confidence, independence and the skills they need for the future.

With five positions available and a temporary-to-permanent pathway, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a rewarding long-term career in SEND education.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individual and small-group support tailored to pupils' individual needs and abilities.
• Supporting children and young people with autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs and cognitive or learning differences.
• Helping pupils engage with personalised learning activities and achieve their individual targets.
• Supporting the development of communication, interaction and social skills.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and essential everyday life skills.
• Implementing appropriate strategies to support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and engagement.
• Assisting with sensory activities and structured learning approaches to help pupils feel comfortable and ready to learn.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff to provide consistent, high-quality support.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is valued.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Have previous experience working with pupils with autism, learning difficulties or other additional needs, ideally within a specialist or SEND setting.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience and a calm, positive approach.
• Understand that every pupil has individual strengths, needs and communication styles.
• Can adapt their approach to support different learning abilities and sensory needs.
• Are confident promoting positive behaviour, social development and independence.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with teaching staff and other professionals.
• Are reliable, committed and enthusiastic about building a long-term career in SEND education.

Relevant Teaching Assistant or SEND qualifications are desirable, alongside practical experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

What Aura Education Offers

• £114 per day for your work and commitment.
• Five vacancies available, offering an excellent opportunity to join a specialist SEND setting.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours.
• Consistent hours of 8:30am–4:00pm.
• A temporary-to-permanent opportunity for candidates looking for a longer-term position.
• The opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist educational environment.
• Dedicated support from Aura Education, a recruitment agency with a strong focus on SEND staffing.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND?

Aura Education wants to hear from you! Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills and the right approach, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Five positions available – don't miss out!

£114 per day | Full-time | Temporary to Permanent | Woolton, Liverpool

Help pupils build confidence, develop independence and achieve their potential with Aura Education