SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT - SPEKE, LIVERPOOL (ASAP START)

Location: Speke, Liverpool
Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Key Stages: EYFS, KS1 and KS2 (placement based on pupil need)

The Role

A caring and inclusive primary school in Speke, Liverpool , is currently seeking a committed, patient, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis with an immediate start . This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and who understands the importance of consistency, empathy, and structured support in helping children thrive.

You will be working closely with pupils who present with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing challenges, and moderate learning difficulties . Support will be delivered on a 1:1 basis and through targeted small group interventions , depending on the needs outlined in pupils’ EHCPs and individual support plans.

This is a highly rewarding role in which you will play a crucial part in supporting pupils’ academic progress, emotional regulation, and social development across the school day.

About the School

The school is a well-regarded primary setting located in Speke , serving a close-knit and diverse community. The school places inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing at the heart of its ethos and works collaboratively with families and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children.

The school offers:

• A supportive and approachable senior leadership team

• A dedicated SENCO and experienced SEN support staff

• Clear behaviour management and safeguarding policies

• Strong links with external professionals, including speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, and occupational therapists

• A positive and collaborative staff culture where Teaching Assistants are valued

The school is committed to early intervention and personalised support, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive consistent, high-quality care and education.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Speke, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 SEN support to pupils with additional needs

• Supporting small group interventions focusing on literacy, numeracy, communication, and emotional regulation

• Assisting pupils to access the curriculum in an inclusive and meaningful way

• Implementing strategies outlined in EHCPs, IEPs, and behaviour support plans

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and social interaction

• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and self-confidence

• Working closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and wider support staff

• Supporting pupils during transitions, playtimes, and lunchtimes

• Using visual supports, sensory resources, and differentiated learning materials

• Monitoring pupil progress and recording observations

• Providing feedback to teaching staff and contributing to review meetings

• Supporting personal care where required (training provided if necessary)

• Maintaining a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment

• Upholding safeguarding and child protection policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEN in a school or care setting

• Is patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient

• Has a strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs

• Is confident supporting behaviour using positive behaviour strategies

• Is flexible, proactive, and reliable

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Is available for an ASAP start

• Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Experience with EHCPs, sensory integration strategies, speech and language interventions, or SEMH support is desirable but not essential, as training and ongoing support will be provided.

Training and Professional Development

The school is committed to staff development and offers:

• A comprehensive induction programme

• Ongoing mentoring and support from the SENCO

• Opportunities to work alongside external professionals

• Access to CPD focused on Autism awareness, SEMH support, behaviour management, and SEN strategies

• Opportunities for long-term career progression within SEND education

This role is suitable for both experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and those seeking to build a long-term career supporting children with additional needs.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Immediate start in a supportive Speke primary school

• Full-time, long-term role with potential for permanency

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives

• Supportive leadership and strong SEN provision

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Inclusive, collaborative, and nurturing working environment

Safeguarding Statement

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safeguarding procedures in line with statutory guidance.

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant available for an ASAP start and looking for a rewarding role in Speke, Liverpool , we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a school where inclusion, care, and pupil success are a priority.