SEND Teaching Assistant

Value Education LTD; Wirral; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Education LTD in Wirral area is seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs across KS1 and KS2 within our network of SEND primary and secondary schools. You will assist with 1:1 sessions and small groups, employ EHCP-supported strategies, and help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop social and academic skills in a nurturing environment.

This is a 5-day-a-week role, full-time term-time only, with a long-term view and a temp-to-perm

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Must have strong communication, patience, empathy and behaviour-support skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND through 1:1 sessions, small groups and in-class support.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities, sensory or therapeutic tasks.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, communication and positive behaviour.
• Supporting teachers with planning and adapting resources for SEND learners.
• Ensuring safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies are followed at all times.

Skills

SEND support

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Behaviour support

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2+ SEND qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral area

Salary: £465 - £525 per week

Full-time, term-time only

ASAP

Long-term role with Temp to Perm contract after 12 weeks

About the Role

We are seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistants to join a warm and inclusive SEND primary and secondary schools across the Wirral area. As an SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with additional needs across KS1 or KS2, helping them to access learning, build confidence and develop key life, social and academic skills within a nurturing environment. This role is for individuals who are only interested in 5 days a week.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND through 1:1 sessions, small groups and in-class support.
• Using strategies recommended in EHCPs or support plans to meet individual needs.
• Assisting with differentiated learning activities, sensory or therapeutic tasks.
• Encouraging emotional regulation, communication and positive behaviour.
• Supporting teachers with planning and adapting resources for SEND learners.
• Ensuring safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies are followed at all times.

What We're Looking For

Must-have:

• Level 2 or above SEND desirable not essential (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Strong communication, patience, empathy and behaviour-support skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working across Various Key stages
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, speech/communication needs or social/emotional needs.
• Training in Team Teach / MAPA / positive handling (or willingness to train).

Key Words:

SEN Teaching Assistant | WIRRAL | LIVERPOOL | SEND | Primary School-Secondary | SEN TA | 1:1 Support | Classroom Support | Behaviour Support | Learning Support | Autism | ADHD | Speech and Language | EHCP | Term-time Only | Full-time | Long-term Role | Immediate Start | SEN Provision