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SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 92.63 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Liverpool

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

SEND & SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant – Full Time

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of supportive schools and specialist provisions looking to recruit experienced and dedicated SEND & SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistants for full-time roles.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and behavioural challenges.

The Role

As a SEND & SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs.
Support students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and challenging behaviour.
Help create a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
Promote emotional regulation, confidence, and positive behaviour strategies.
Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience working with children or young people with SEND and SEMH needs.
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday.
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one through TeacherActive).

In Return, TeacherActive Can Offer You

Competitive rates of pay.
Full-time, long-term opportunities within supportive school settings.
A dedicated consultant available 24/7 to support you.
Access to CPD courses and training through our My-Progression platform.
Market-leading referral scheme.
Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of educational settings.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and professional references. Please contact Mia on  or (phone number removed)

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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