SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Huyton, L36

Start Date:

September 2026 Full-time | Long-term opportunity Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour (DOE) Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Huyton (L36) to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to start in September 2026.

About the School This is a well-established, community-focused primary school with a strong reputation for supporting pupils with additional needs.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, nurturing environment, and commitment to helping every child reach their full potential.

Staff work collaboratively to provide tailored interventions and maintain a structured, supportive setting, particularly for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASC
• Assist in managing SEMH behaviours when required
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing social and communication skills
• Implement personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Foster a safe, engaging, and structured learning environment

• Has experience supporting children with ASC and/or SEMH needs
• Is patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Has a proactive approach to behaviour management
• Ideally holds a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent)
• Is passionate about making a difference in children's education

• Local bus routes connecting to Liverpool, Prescot, and surrounding areas
• Close proximity to Huyton train station, offering direct links into Liverpool city centre
• On-site or nearby parking options for drivers

• Competitive weekly pay (paid via PAYE)
• Access to free CPD and training courses, including SEN-specific development
• Dedicated support from your local consultant
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our employee wellbeing programme
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive school

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive primary school setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.