Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Axcis Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Knowsley, Merseyside, is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs aged 11–19. The role offers a mix of full-time and part-time hours, with a focus on one-on-one and small-group support within a collaborative school setting.

You will work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to tailor support, encourage independence, and help students develop essential life skills in a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and resilience when supporting complex needs.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Willingness to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with complex needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver tailored support.
• Encourage independence and build confidence in students.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Support students in developing essential life skills and building positive relationships.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs

Location: Knowsley, Merseyside

Contract Type: Full-Time + Part-Time

Salary:From £93 per day, based on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about empowering young people with complex needs to reach their full potential? Join an exceptional SEN school in Knowsley, dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11-19 with a wide range of additional needs.

About the School:

This highly regarded specialist school is celebrated for its commitment to nurturing each student's unique abilities. All students have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), and the school works tirelessly to help them achieve their best possible outcomes.

• A positive and dynamic learning environment where academic growth and personal development are equally valued.
• A strong focus on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every child is supported holistically.
• A tailored curriculum that equips students with essential skills for employability, healthy living, and building positive relationships.
• A warm, welcoming community that includes parents, carers, staff, governors, and external partners, all working together to expand opportunities for their remarkable pupils.

About the Role:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with complex needs, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver tailored support.
• Encourage independence and build confidence in students.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support students in developing essential life skills and building positive relationships.

Ideal Candidate:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting students with complex needs, ideally within an educational setting.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• The ability to build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or experience in care work are highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and impactful role, making a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, tailored to working with SEN students.
• A supportive and inclusive team dedicated to your success.
• A vibrant school environment where no two days are the same.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity to support and inspire young people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you. Join a school that values innovation, collaboration, and the transformative power of education. Make a difference.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact

James Kerrison

0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3030