SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in South Liverpool, supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with autism and additional learning, communication, sensory and social needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to do more than simply support learning – you’ll play a key role in helping young people develop confidence, communication, independence and essential life skills.

💙 What will you be doing?

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with experienced teachers and specialist staff to provide personalised support to students, helping them to engage with learning and reach their individual potential.

Your day-to-day role could include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Helping deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities
• Supporting communication and social development
• Helping students manage sensory and emotional challenges
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Developing students’ independence and life skills
• Supporting students both inside and outside the classroom
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider specialist teams

⭐ What we’re looking for

We’re looking for people with the right attitude, personality and values.

You could be an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Support Worker, Behaviour Support Worker or someone with relevant experience in care or education.

You should be:

✔ Patient, calm and compassionate
✔ Confident supporting children and young people with additional needs
✔ Able to build positive and trusting relationships
✔ Resilient and emotionally aware
✔ Flexible and adaptable to different needs and situations
✔ A strong communicator and team player
✔ Committed to promoting independence and inclusion
✔ Reliable, enthusiastic and willing to learn
✔ Passionate about making a genuine difference to young people’s lives

Experience working with autism or SEND is highly desirable, although candidates with transferable experience and the right approach are encouraged to apply.

🎯 Why apply?

This isn’t just another Teaching Assistant role.

You’ll be joining a specialist educational environment where you’ll receive the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience supporting young people with complex and diverse needs.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team focused on helping every student learn, grow, communicate and become as independent as possible.

📢 The essentials

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: South Liverpool
Hours: 08:30–16:00
Contract: Full time, term time only
Start Date: ASAP
Experience: SEND/autism experience desirable

If you’re caring, committed and ready for a role where every day can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration