About the role
Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temp - Perm)
Maghull, Sefton
£14 - £16 per hour (salary depending on experience)
September 2025
The School and the Role
A welcoming mainstream primary school is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with a strong focus on autism. The school takes great pride in its role as a true community resource, offering a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable children and families. As part of this commitment, it benefits from a specialist resourced autism base, providing targeted support for pupils with an ASC diagnosis. This role is an ongoing temp to permanent position for the right candidate.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with autistic children, helping them access learning, develop socially and emotionally, and feel included in every aspect of school life. If you are patient, adaptable and passionate about supporting neurodivergent learners, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
The desired Teaching Assistant will have:
1. Experience working with children in primary, particularly those with SEND
2. A patient, compassionate, and child-centered approach
3. The ability to build strong and trusting relationships with young learners
4. The ability to follow structured plans and adapt to the needs of the child
5. Have, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check
What We Offer
As a Teaching Assistant who is part of our team, you benefit from:
6. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
7. Pension contributions
8. CPD to help with your professional development
9. Access to a dedicated consultant
About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.