SEND Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and CPD

Support from a dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Wirral, Merseyside, to support pupils in a welcoming primary school environment. The role focuses on helping children feel safe, understood and confident in their learning within a supportive team.

You will provide 1:1 and small‑group support, assist with classroom routines and behaviour, and work with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs using calm, nurturing approaches and clear boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school or education setting.
• Ability to support SEND needs in a calm, consistent way.
• Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work in the UK (or willingness to complete checks).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning, stay engaged, and make progress
• Assisting with classroom routines and behaviour support, promoting positive relationships and consistent expectations
• Supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs, using calm, nurturing approaches and clear boundaries
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs, following guidance from teaching staff and the wider inclusion team
• Observing and recording progress, sharing feedback to help shape next steps and targeted interventions
• Maintaining a strong safeguarding-first mindset at all times and following school policies and procedures

Skills

SEND support

Behaviour support

Safeguarding

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral, Merseyside, CH49

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities are available in Wirral, Merseyside, supporting pupils within a welcoming primary school setting. This is a hands-on role focused on helping children feel safe, understood, and confident in their learning while working as part of a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning, stay engaged, and make progress
• Assisting with classroom routines and behaviour support, promoting positive relationships and consistent expectations
• Supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs, using calm, nurturing approaches and clear boundaries
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs, following guidance from teaching staff and the wider inclusion team
• Observing and recording progress, sharing feedback to help shape next steps and targeted interventions
• Maintaining a strong safeguarding-first mindset at all times and following school policies and procedures

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school or education setting (mainstream or specialist)
• Confidence supporting SEND needs (e.g., communication needs, SEMH, learning differences) in a calm and consistent way
• Enhanced DBS Check and Right to Work in the UK (or willingness to complete the required checks)

Benefits & Work Environment

Ongoing training and CPD, plus support from a dedicated consultant who understands school-based roles

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.