SEND Teaching Assistant — Empowering Primary Inclusion

The Education Specialists; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists in Anfield, Liverpool, are seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a welcoming primary setting. Start date 2 November 2026.

You will provide individual and small-group support, help pupils access the curriculum, and collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to implement targeted strategies. This full-time, term-time only role offers a daily rate of £100–£110 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary or SEND setting.
• Passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient and adaptable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and communicate effectively.
• Must follow individual support plans and guidance from staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils to access the curriculum and participate in class activities.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with the school team.
• Support pupils during transitions, break times and other activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient & empathetic

Strong communication & teamwork

Follow support plans

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or SEND experience

Job description

The Education Specialists in Anfield, Liverpool, are seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a welcoming primary setting. Start date 2 November 2026.

You will provide individual and small-group support, help pupils access the curriculum, and collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to implement targeted strategies. This full-time, term-time only role offers a daily rate of £100–£110 depending on experience.