SEND Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | SEND Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Knowsley |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | £13.50 - £14.5 per hour |
| Reference: | HS - TA - L35_1772787125 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | hannah@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Location: L35, MerseysideHourly Rate: £13.50 - £14.50 (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Full-time & Part-time options available
Support Children with SEND and Make a Lasting Impact
Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential?
Aspire People are excited to partner with a forward-thinking SEND primary school in L35 looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this is your opportunity to provide meaningful support in a school that truly values every child.
The school offers a calm, structured, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop independence, build confidence, and enjoy learning. You'll play a key role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 or small group support to primary-aged children with SEND.
* Support children with challenges such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and communication needs.
* Collaborate with teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans, interventions, and behaviour strategies.
* Use creative, sensory, and play-based approaches to engage students in learning.
* Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and independence.
* Build strong relationships with families, staff, and external professionals to provide holistic support.
Who We're Looking For
* Experience working with SEND students, ideally in a primary or specialist school (care sector experience also welcome).
* Patient, kind, resilient, and passionate about supporting children's growth.
* Skilled in building trusting relationships with students who need additional support.
* A team player with excellent communication skills to work effectively with staff, parents, and external professionals.
* Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
* Must provide professional references and hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Aspire People
* Dedicated consultant support with SEND expertise throughout your placement.
* Competitive pay starting at £13.50 per hour, depending on experience.
* Access to SEND-focused CPD and training to enhance your skills.
* Opportunities to work in rewarding SEND settings across L35 and Merseyside.
* Generous refer-a-friend bonuses: £100 for TAs, £250 for Teachers.
Additional Information
* Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (full-time and part-time options)
* Pay: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience
* Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links
If you're a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a school that truly cares about its students' success.
INDTA
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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