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Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Location: Liverpool

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Long-term position

Chalk education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a team on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful candidate will be supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs, helping them to access learning and develop both academically and socially within a supportive school environment.

You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals to provide tailored support to individual pupils and small groups, both in and out of the classroom.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour strategies
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
• Support learning activities across the curriculum
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and support teams

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or SEND setting
• Experience supporting SEND, particularly Autism, ADHD, or behaviour (must be referenceable)
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers for both parties

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.