Special Needs Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Sefton, Sefton |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 186872 |
Summary
Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant - Sefton - September Start
Location: Sefton
Start Date: September 2025
⏰ Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Setting: Primary School - Year 4 SEN Support
Salary: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience)
Are you confident in supporting children with ADHD and challenging behaviour? Do you have the resilience, patience and skills to make a positive impact in the classroom?
A supportive primary school in Sefton is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 4 from September. The role will focus on providing consistent 1:1 support, helping the pupil manage their behaviour, stay engaged in lessons, and build positive relationships in school.
Key Responsibilities:
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Providing tailored 1:1 support to a child in Year 4 with ADHD and additional needs
Providing tailored 1:1 support to a child in Year 4 with ADHD and additional needs
-
Implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting emotional regulation
Implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting emotional regulation
-
Encouraging focus, motivation and positive learning behaviours throughout the school day
Encouraging focus, motivation and positive learning behaviours throughout the school day
-
Adapting classroom tasks to meet individual needs and targets
Adapting classroom tasks to meet individual needs and targets
-
Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO and external agencies to provide joined-up support
Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO and external agencies to provide joined-up support
What We're Looking For:
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Experience supporting children with ADHD and challenging behaviour
Experience supporting children with ADHD and challenging behaviour
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Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
-
A calm, consistent and nurturing approach when working with pupils
A calm, consistent and nurturing approach when working with pupils
-
Resilience, empathy and the ability to build trust with children who may struggle in school
Resilience, empathy and the ability to build trust with children who may struggle in school
-
Team Teach training (or similar) is desirable but not essential
Team Teach training (or similar) is desirable but not essential
What the School Offers:
-
A supportive and experienced SEN team
A supportive and experienced SEN team
-
Ongoing training in behaviour management and SEN support
Ongoing training in behaviour management and SEN support
-
A welcoming and inclusive school environment
A welcoming and inclusive school environment
-
A long-term opportunity with career development potential
A long-term opportunity with career development potential
If you have the confidence, commitment and experience to support a child with ADHD and challenging behaviour, this could be the perfect role for you.
Apply today to join this Sefton primary school as a Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant this September.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Sefton
Start Date: September 2025
⏰ Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Setting: Primary School - Year 4 SEN Support
Salary: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience)
Are you confident in supporting children with ADHD and challenging behaviour? Do you have the resilience, patience and skills to make a positive impact in the classroom?
A supportive primary school in Sefton is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 4 from September. The role will focus on providing consistent 1:1 support, helping the pupil manage their behaviour, stay engaged in lessons, and build positive relationships in school.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Providing tailored 1:1 support to a child in Year 4 with ADHD and additional needs
Providing tailored 1:1 support to a child in Year 4 with ADHD and additional needs
-
Implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting emotional regulation
Implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting emotional regulation
-
Encouraging focus, motivation and positive learning behaviours throughout the school day
Encouraging focus, motivation and positive learning behaviours throughout the school day
-
Adapting classroom tasks to meet individual needs and targets
Adapting classroom tasks to meet individual needs and targets
-
Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO and external agencies to provide joined-up support
Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO and external agencies to provide joined-up support
What We're Looking For:
-
Experience supporting children with ADHD and challenging behaviour
Experience supporting children with ADHD and challenging behaviour
-
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
-
A calm, consistent and nurturing approach when working with pupils
A calm, consistent and nurturing approach when working with pupils
-
Resilience, empathy and the ability to build trust with children who may struggle in school
Resilience, empathy and the ability to build trust with children who may struggle in school
-
Team Teach training (or similar) is desirable but not essential
Team Teach training (or similar) is desirable but not essential
What the School Offers:
-
A supportive and experienced SEN team
A supportive and experienced SEN team
-
Ongoing training in behaviour management and SEN support
Ongoing training in behaviour management and SEN support
-
A welcoming and inclusive school environment
A welcoming and inclusive school environment
-
A long-term opportunity with career development potential
A long-term opportunity with career development potential
If you have the confidence, commitment and experience to support a child with ADHD and challenging behaviour, this could be the perfect role for you.
Apply today to join this Sefton primary school as a Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant this September.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.