SEND Teaching Assistant

by | Apr 22, 2026

  • Special Needs
  • Temp to Perm
  • Fazakerley
  • Pay: £13.00 - £14.00 per hour GBP / Year
  • This position has been filled.

Pay: £13.00 – £14.00 per hour

Job description:

We are currently recruiting for a committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school. This is a highly rewarding role supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs, helping them to access education in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

The Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support to learners with a variety of needs, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD. You may be supporting students on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support learners with complex SEND needs across the school day
  • Assist with the delivery of personalised learning activities
  • Promote communication using tools such as Makaton, PECS, visual timetables, and sensory approaches
  • Provide personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect
  • Support learners with sensory regulation through structured sensory sessions
  • Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a calm and consistent approach
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with learners to support engagement and progress
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND, ideally within a specialist setting
  • Knowledge of conditions such as ASD, ADHD, PMLD, SEMH, or similar
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour
  • Experience with communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS, or visual supports
  • Willingness to provide personal care and support with physical needs
  • A genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs
  • Relevant qualifications or training (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and experienced team environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • The chance to work in a rewarding and impactful role
  • Flexible working options (part-time and full-time available)

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, supporting them to achieve their full potential in a specialist setting.