Team Teach Teaching Assistants needed in Liverpool

TeacherActive; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role involves working closely with pupils displaying challenging behaviour, providing both one-on-one and small group support. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in education, strong behaviour management skills, and a caring approach. Join a welcoming team that prioritizes student needs and offers ongoing support. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Market Leading Pay Rates

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an educational role is essential.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups with curriculum activities.
• Work under the direction of a class teacher to assist students with SEND.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Experience with Challenging Behaviour

Patience and Caring Persona

Education

Minimum 6 months experience in an educational establishment

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA

Immediate

Monday Friday 8.30am -3.30pm

Pay rate GBP90-GBP110 a day

A fantastic Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Liverpool (L1) requires a talented teaching assistant, with a minimum of 6 months experience working in an educational establishment. Team-Teach training would be beneficial but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students on a one-to-one basis with curriculum support as well as in small groups with class-based activities.

The school supports pupils in Key stages 3 and 4 who display challenging behaviour and have a variety of SEND including EBD and SEMH. The role will involve working under the direction of a class teacher. The post is for 5 days per week with the opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate.

The school offers ongoing support and guidance and a fantastic welcoming team who are dedicated to meeting the needs of their students.

As a Teaching Assistant / TA, it is essential that you have the following:

• A minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
• Strong behaviour management experience
• Knowledge of working with pupils with challenging behaviour
• A calm, patient, and caring persona
• Excellent communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis

As a SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA, through TeacherActive you will receive:

• A dedicated one to one Consultant amongst a team of friendly Consultants who will work hard to find the perfect role for you
• Market leading rates of pay with fuss free payments

Fantastic recommend a friend scheme, with a choice of amazing gifts! Terms and Conditions apply.

I am a SEND Education specialist and am dedicated to understanding your needs when it comes to finding the perfect role and will be on hand to guide you through our quick and easy onboarding process.

All our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there is no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.