Team Teach Trained SEN Support Staff

Engage Education; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting Team Teach trained Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants and SEN Support Workers across Woolton and surrounding Liverpool areas.

Roles span specialist SEN schools, APs and SEND settings; duties include 1:1 and small-group support, managing behaviour, and enabling access to learning. DBS update checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Team Teach training - essential for some roles
• Experience working within SEN, SEMH, PRU, AP or specialist school settings
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour or complex needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Helping pupils engage with learning and develop independence
• Following individual behaviour and support plans
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive learning environment

Skills

Team Teach training

SEN experience

Calm, patient approach

Strong communication

Job description

Team Teach Trained SEN Support Staff - Woolton, Liverpool & Surrounding Areas

Are you Team Teach trained and looking for your next SEN opportunity?

Engage Education is currently recruiting Team Teach trained Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants and SEN Support Workers to work across a range of specialist schools and SEN provisions in Woolton and the surrounding Liverpool areas.

If you have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, challenging behaviour or complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You could be working within a specialist SEN school, alternative provision or dedicated SEND setting, supporting pupils to access learning, develop confidence and independence and manage their emotional wellbeing.

Depending on the setting and role, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Helping pupils engage with learning and develop independence
• Following individual behaviour and support plans
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive learning environment

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Current Team Teach training - essential for some of our roles
• Experience working within SEN, SEMH, PRU, AP or specialist school settings
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour or complex needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

We’d love to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Care Workers and other professionals with relevant transferable experience.

Why Work With Us?

• Local SEN opportunities across Liverpool and Merseyside
• Temporary, long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• A straightforward registration process
• Regular support throughout your placement
• Opportunities to develop your SEN experience
• Access to relevant training and CPD
• The opportunity to work across a range of specialist settings
• Roles matched to your experience, skills and career goals

About Engage Education

Engage Education is a specialist education recruitment agency with a dedicated team based in Manchester.

We work closely with schools across Liverpool, Merseyside and the wider North West, building strong relationships with Headteachers, SENCOs and school leaders and connecting them with the right education professionals.

Because our team understands the local education market, we can match you with opportunities that genuinely suit your experience, skills and career goals.

We’re not about simply placing you into the first available role. We want to get to know you, understand what you're looking for and find the right school and opportunity for you.

If you're Team Teach trained and looking for your next SEN opportunity in Woolton, Hunts Cross, Halewood, Gateacre, Belle Vale, Allerton, Speke, South Liverpool or the surrounding areas,