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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 90 - 135 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Expire in: a month

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Opportunity in West Derby
Location: West Derby, Liverpool
Start Date: September 2026
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time
Duration: September 2026 onwards

Make a Difference - Join a Supportive School Community
Aspire People is delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in West Derby that is seeking an experienced and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting children with additional needs and, importantly, has strong behaviour management skills.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils access learning, develop their independence and feel supported within the classroom and wider school environment.

The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND across KS1 and KS2.
Support pupils with their learning, emotional well-being and social development.
Use effective behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement individual support plans and classroom strategies.
Help pupils access the curriculum through appropriate adaptations and differentiated activities.
Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
Support pupils both academically and socially throughout the school day.
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals where appropriate.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a Teaching Assistant who has:

Previous experience working with children with SEND or additional needs.
Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
A calm, patient and consistent approach.
The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A flexible, proactive and supportive approach.
A genuine commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
Two professional references.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What Aspire People Offers
When you join Aspire People, you'll benefit from:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
Competitive rates of pay based on experience and the role.
The opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive primary school.
Access to SEND-focused CPD and professional development opportunities.
Local opportunities across Liverpool and Merseyside.
£250 Refer a Friend Bonus.
£100 Joining Bonus after completing 10 days of work - no obligations!
Apply Today
If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills and you're looking for a new opportunity in West Derby from September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and let Aspire People help you take the next step in your education career.

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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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