Teaching Assistant - SEN

Vetro Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Mobile App access

Education-led consultant

Worker of the month

Golden Ticket £1000

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Liverpool. You will assist teachers, work 1-1 or in small groups, and help create engaging learning environments for students with ASC, SCLN, or complex needs.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH/SEND, a current DBS or willingness to apply, and the right to work in the UK. Roles offer weekly pay and flexible hours tailored to availability.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience working in a school environment, supporting pupils in class or 1-1.
• Current DBS through Update Service or willingness to complete a new application.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality education for all students.
• Support students on an individual or group basis to access the curriculum independently.
• Help organise classroom resources, displays, and student groupings to create an engaging learning environment.
• Work with students to manage sensory needs, implementing sensory diets and self-regulatory strategies as advised by professionals.
• Support learners in developing independence skills, including personal care where required.

Skills

SEN experience

1-1 support

Classroom support

References available

DBS checked

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Liverpool

Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for work in Liverpool? Would you like to make a meaningful difference to children with additional needs? We are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support SEN schools in Liverpool.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality education for all students
• Support students on an individual or group basis to access the curriculum independently
• Help organise classroom resources, displays, and student groupings to create an engaging learning environment suitable for pupils with ASC, SCLN, or complex needs
• Work with students to manage sensory needs, implementing sensory diets and self-regulatory strategies as advised by professionals
• Support learners in developing or refining independence skills, which may include personal care assistance

Key Requirements:

• Experience and understanding of supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Experience working in a school environment, supporting pupils either in class or on a 1-1 basis
• References from the last two years
• A current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete a new application
• Valid right to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly with no payroll charges
• Flexible working hours tailored to your availability
• Access to the Vetro Mobile App for shift communication and booking
• Dedicated education-led consultant providing ongoing support
• Recognition as an agency worker of the month
• Entry into our Golden Ticket competition to win £1000
• Weekly or accumulated holiday pay
• Contributory pension scheme

If this sounds like your ideal next role in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone