SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT – KIRKDALE, LIVERPOOL (ASAP START)

Location: Kirkdale 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 (based on school need)

The Role

A supportive and inclusive primary school in Kirkdale Liverpool is seeking a motivated patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis with an immediate start. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

You will be working closely with pupils who present with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) ADHD SEMH speech and language difficulties sensory processing challenges and moderate learning difficulties. Support may be delivered on a 1:1 basis or within small group interventions depending on individual pupil needs and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This role requires consistency empathy and strong communication skills as you will play a vital role in supporting pupils academic progress emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day.

About the School

The school is a well-established primary school located in Kirkdale serving a diverse local community. The school has a strong reputation for inclusion and places pupil wellbeing and safeguarding at the centre of its ethos. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child regardless of need feels safe supported and able to achieve their full potential.

The school offers:

• A committed and approachable senior leadership team

• A dedicated SENCO and experienced SEN support staff

• Clear behaviour management and safeguarding policies

• Strong partnerships with external professionals such as speech and language therapists educational psychologists and occupational therapists

Teaching Assistants are highly valued members of staff and are supported through regular training mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Kirkdale 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 line with their abilities

• Implementing strategies outlined in EHCPs IEPs and behaviour support plans

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation sensory needs and social interaction

• Promoting positive behaviour independence and confidence

• Working closely with class teachers the SENCO and support staff

• Supporting pupils during transitions playtimes and lunchtimes

• Using visual supports sensory resources and differentiated materials

• Monitoring progress and recording observations

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

• Maintaining a calm structured and inclusive learning environment

• Upholding safeguarding and child protection policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

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

• Be patient empathetic and emotionally resilient

• Have a good understanding of Autism ADHD SEMH and communication needs

• Be confident supporting behaviour using positive strategies

• Be flexible reliable and proactive

• Have strong communication and teamwork skills

• Be available for an ASAP start

• Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Experience with EHCPs sensory integration techniques or speech and language interventions is desirable but not essential.

Training and Professional Development

The school is committed to supporting staff development and offers:

• A comprehensive induction programme

• Ongoing mentoring from the SENCO

• Opportunities to work alongside external specialists

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

• Opportunities for long-term career progression within SEND education

Why Apply for This Role

• Immediate start in a welcoming Kirkdale primary school

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

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens lives

• Supportive leadership and strong SEN provision

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Inclusive collaborative 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 dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant available for an ASAP start and looking for a rewarding role in Kirkdale Liverpool we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a school where inclusion and pupil wellbeing come first.