Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a mainstream secondary school in North Liverpool to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants for the September 2026 start. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
We are looking for dedicated, resilient, and compassionate individuals to support students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), and learning difficulties.
The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs
- Help to adapt classroom activities to meet individual learning requirements
- Support students with behavioural and emotional regulation
- Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement support strategies
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Who We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from:
- Experienced Teaching Assistants
- Psychology graduates or those with relevant academic backgrounds
- Individuals looking to start a career in education
- Candidates with transferable experience such as:
- Youth Support Workers
- Care Workers
- Support Workers
Key qualities include:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- A genuine interest in supporting young people with SEN
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
What Teaching Personnel Offer:
- Flexible opportunities: temporary and permanent roles available
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Dedicated support from a local Liverpool-based consultant team
- Opportunities for career progression within education
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please apply today with your CV. Early applications are encouraged to secure roles ahead of the September 2026 start.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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