Teaching Assistant Level 2

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is assisting a Southport-based primary school to recruit a dedicated teaching assistant to support SEND pupils under the guidance of the SEND Co-ordinator. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with learning activities and help ensure pupil safety during lessons.

Working within the Southport Learning Trust, the role requires confidentiality, teamwork and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND pupils preferred.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEND pupils.
• Deliver activities aligned with individual education plans.
• Assist with class teachers' instructions and learning materials.
• Support pupils during examinations and note-taking tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of pupils' and families' information.
• Collaborate with SEN Co-ordinator and external professionals.

Skills

SEND Code of Practice

1:1 support

Pupil safety

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Job description

Hastings Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Main Activities and Responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities are indicated here.

Other duties at an appropriate level and nature may also be required and will be negotiated.

• To work to the SEND Code of Practice at all times.To provide specific support to pupils based on their individual needs, ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.

To work closely with EHCP and High Needs students To deliver any therapy/support/interventions as advised by outside professionals.

To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

To maintain confidentiality of pupils' personal and family details.

To be involved in planning individual programmes of work with class teachers and SEN Coordinator.

To enable and assist SEND pupils in preparing and organising class work.

To provide an understanding and interpretation of class teachers' requirements to enable SEND pupils to make progress during lessons.

To assist and support basic skills practice.

To collate and prepare learning materials in conjunction with class teacher or SEND Coordinator.

To support and assist pupils in taking notes.

To support pupils in special arrangements for internal and external examinations.

To carry out any other duties of a similar nature as directed.

To participate in appropriate staff training and/or meetings.

To participate in performance management.

To maintain TA planner to assist SEND Co-ordinator with monitoring of SEND pupils' progress.

To participate in out of school activities to assist SEND pupils.

Additional Responsibilities To adhere at all times to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency.

To attend subject and staff meetings.

To uphold the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy.

To be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training and development.

To work collaboratively with other schools as an employee of the Southport Learning Trust.

First Aider at work What the school offers its staff As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards.

As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our experienced team who, under the direction of the SEND Co ordinator will support those who require help with their learning, providing specific support to pupils, providing 1:1 support to pupils based on their individual needs, ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.

I am very proud of the school, its pupils, staff and governors.

We are a dynamic learning community built on traditional values.

Education at Greenbank provides much more than exam excellence.

It aims to develop and nurture all students to take their place as caring and confident young women in the outside world.

Commitment to safeguarding Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees.

Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service.