SEN Teaching Assistant – Crosby, Liverpool School: Specialist Secondary School for Pupils with SEND Age Range: 11–16 Contract: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you a caring, motivated SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping young people thrive? We are a respected Local Authority Specialist Secondary School in Crosby, Liverpool, dedicated to supporting pupils aged 11–16 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). All of our pupils have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring their individual needs are central to their learning journey. About the Role We are seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join our skilled and nurturing team. In this role, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils progress academically, socially, and emotionally. You will provide both one-to-one and small-group support, assist with lesson preparation, and contribute to creating an inclusive, positive, and encouraging classroom environment where every student can succeed. Key Responsibilities Deliver tailored support to pupils with SEND, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their personalised goals. Assist in planning and delivering lessons and activities that are accessible, engaging, and appropriately adapted. Contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that motivates pupils to do their best. Support the development of pupils’ social skills, confidence, independence, and readiness for life beyond school. Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals to review progress and adapt support as needed. The Ideal Candidate Experience: Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a SEND or specialist setting is essential. Compassionate: Warm, patient, and dedicated to helping young people with SEND reach their full potential. Positive Role Model: Able to model respect, resilience, and positive behaviour. Team Player: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. Committed: Shares our school’s values and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils. 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.