SEND Teaching Assistant (Full time)
Central Liverpool
£90-98 per day
September 2025 - ongoing
The School and the Role
Vision for Education are working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive Secondary School located in Central Liverpool, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.
This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, supporting students across KS3 and KS4 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Special Educational Needs (SEN). The role will commence in September 2025 and continue through to the end of the academic year (July 2026).
The Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work with a small caseload of students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning. The students you will be supporting may present with a range of needs including:
Neurodiversity (e.g., Autism, ADHD)
Cognition and Learning Difficulties
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
You will work closely with the school’s SENDCo, teaching staff, and external professionals to ensure the individual needs of each student are met in line with their EHCPs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
The School:
This is a well-respected and Ofsted-rated 'Good' school with a strong inclusive ethos. They are committed to ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The school boasts:
A dedicated and experienced SEND team
Access to high-quality training and CPD
A welcoming and supportive working environment
Modern facilities and well-resourced classrooms
Requirements:
Experience working with young people with SEND, ideally in a secondary school setting
Understanding of neurodiversity, learning difficulties, and SEMH
A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach to support
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desirable:
While not essential, it would be highly advantageous if you have experience in:
Supporting the administrative processes associated with SEND (e.g., EHCP reviews, provision mapping, liaising with external agencies)
Working within a secondary school setting
Using strategies to promote engagement and emotional regulation
What We Offer
As a Teaching Assistant who is part of our team, you benefit from:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
CPD to help with your professional development
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.
How to Apply
If you are a Teaching assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities contact Jake Eccles on (phone number removed).
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