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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 92 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistants – Secondary (SEMH & Challenging Behaviour)

Location: Liverpool
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

We are currently recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support students within a secondary specialist provision in LIverpool. 
This role is ideal for individuals who are confident working with challenging behaviour and have a strong understanding of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours, using de-escalation techniques
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver tailored interventions
Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation strategies

About You

To be considered for this role, you must:

Have previous experience working in a secondary school, PRU, or SEN setting
Be confident supporting students with challenging behaviour and SEMH conditions
Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
Be resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure
Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Be able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff

Desirable (but not essential)

Team Teach or other de-escalation training
Experience within alternative provisions or PRUs
Background in youth work, care, or pastoral roles
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.

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