SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tuebrook, L13

Contract: Temporary (potential for permanent)

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: April 2026

Pay: £13.75 - £15.00 per hour (DOE)

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is proud to be partnering with a warm, inclusive community primary school in Tuebrook, seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join the team after the half-term break. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs and positively influence their learning experience and personal development.

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers, the SENCO, and wider support staff to deliver tailored support to pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs
• Lead small group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, and social skills
• Support classroom learning, adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs
• Assist pupils in developing positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Track and document pupil progress, sharing updates with the SENCO and class teacher
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that encourages independence

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children with SEND (school or care background welcome)
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting young people
• Adaptable and proactive in responding to changing needs
• An effective communicator with pupils, staff, and parents
• Aware of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Qualified with relevant certifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 (desirable, not essential)

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive PAYE rates with no umbrella company costs
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Access to a variety of roles, including long-term, short-term, and permanent positions
• Free CPD, including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, and Safeguarding
• Access to myTP: a digital hub for timesheets, job alerts, and communication

Apply Today

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and ready to begin a rewarding role this April, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with the Teaching Personnel team or submit your application via our website.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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