SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support for Autism & SEMH

Prospero Teaching; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a specialist SEND school in Woolton, Liverpool. The role focuses on individualised assistance, 1:1 support, and small-group work to promote academic, social and emotional development.

You will collaborate with teachers and other professionals to implement personalised support plans and strategies, helping pupils build confidence and regulation in a caring setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting.
• Ability to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex learning needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils with academic, social and emotional development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Adapt classroom activities and resources to individual learning needs.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and work with staff to follow plans.
• Support a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Adapt lesson activities

Building relationships

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a specialist SEND school in Woolton, Liverpool. The role focuses on individualised assistance, 1:1 support, and small-group work to promote academic, social and emotional development.

You will collaborate with teachers and other professionals to implement personalised support plans and strategies, helping pupils build confidence and regulation in a caring setting.