SEN Teaching Assistant New

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants – September 2026 Start

Speke, L24 | Liverpool | Full-Time Role

Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.25 per hour (DOE)

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role in September? Teaching Personnel are working with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Speke, seeking dedicated SEN TAs to join their team.

About the School

This welcoming primary school is known for its strong commitment to inclusion and pupil support. With a well-established SEN provision, the school places a clear focus on meeting the individual needs of every child.

Staff work collaboratively across year groups, creating a positive and consistent approach to SEND support. The school environment is nurturing, structured, and well-resourced, ideal for SEN specialists looking to make a real impact.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work as part of a specialist SEN support team across the school (predominantly KS1)
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Support children with needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language difficulties, and learning needs
• Deliver targeted interventions and adapt classroom activities to suit individual learning styles
• Implement EHCP targets and behaviour strategies
• Encourage independence, engagement, and emotional development

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to work with different pupils and year groups while being part of a strong team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have proven experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting
• Are confident working on a 1:1 basis
• Have experience in Primary School (desirable)
• Are patient, resilient, and proactive
• Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Hold a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 TA or equivalent – desirable)

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
• Access to CPD courses, including specialist SEND training
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Flexible working options where available
• Pension contributions

Transport Links

The school is well-connected and easily accessible from across Liverpool:

• By car: Close to the A580 (East Lancashire Road) and M57, offering easy access from areas such as Croxteth, Kirkby, Huyton, and Prescot
• By bus: Regular bus routes from Liverpool City Centre, Bootle, and surrounding areas
• By train: Nearby stations such as Kirkby and Fazakerley, with short connecting bus routes

Apply Now

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a strong SEN team, apply today to secure your role for September 2026.

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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.
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