Teaching Assistant – SEN (Temp to Perm) Birkenhead | Small Mainstream Primary School Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with a small, welcoming mainstream primary school in Birkenhead to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a temp-to-perm opportunity within an SEN class. This role is ideal for a passionate educator who thrives on making a meaningful difference to children with additional needs. Start Date Preferred: May 2026 Flexible: The school is happy to wait until September 2026 for the right Educator The Role Working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have EHCPs Supporting children with a range of SEND Based within a specialist SEN class in a mainstream setting Helping pupils access the curriculum, regulate emotions, and develop independence Working closely with class teachers, SENCO, and wider support staff Pay £14.25 – £16.77 per hour ( £92 – £109 per day) (Pay rate dependent on experience and responsibilities) The Ideal Candidate Will: ✅ Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and EHCPs ✅ Be confident working 1:1 with multiple pupils ✅ Demonstrate patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach ✅ Have experience in a mainstream or SEN setting (school-based preferred) ✅ Be committed to safeguarding and inclusive education What Teaching Personnel Offers: A temp-to-perm pathway in a supportive school Competitive pay with weekly payment Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement Access to free CPD and SEND training A long-term opportunity in a small, close-knit school Why This Role? A chance to make a real impact on pupils with complex needs Supportive leadership and SEN-focused provision Opportunity for a permanent role for the right candidate Apply Now If you are an experienced or aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Birkenhead, apply today through Teaching Personnel. 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.