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Support Worker / Teaching Assistant – SEN & Alternative Provision Schools
Location: Liverpool & Wirral
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time only)
Salary: £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience)
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children who need extra support? Are you passionate about helping young learners thrive in a safe, inclusive environment? If you have experience in care, support work, or working with vulnerable individuals, this could be the perfect next step for you!
About the Role
We’re partnering with SEN and alternative provision schools across Liverpool and the Wirral to recruit dedicated Support Workers who can bring their care and support skills into education. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage in learning and develop essential life skills.
What you’ll do:
Support pupils with SEND or SEMH needs
Work closely with teachers and SENCO to adapt learning strategies
Encourage confidence, independence, and a love of learning
Help children overcome barriers and achieve their potential
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Background in residential care, youth work, or support services (highly desirable)
Patience, empathy, and strong behaviour management skills
A proactive, team-focused attitude
A genuine passion for making a difference
Why Join Us?
Fantastic opportunity to transition from care/support into education
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive school environments and leadership teams
Long-term and permanent career prospects
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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