SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | England |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 194563 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Knowsley
School Type: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Age Group: Primary School (5-11 years)
Specialisms: Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £95 to £110 per day
Trials Available
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Knowsley, working with primary-aged children who have Autism (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This temporary-to-permanent role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children who require additional support, ensuring they have access to a nurturing and structured learning environment.
The role offers a competitive daily rate of £95 to £110, depending on experience, with the potential for permanent employment after a successful probation period. We also offer trial days, so you can experience the school environment before committing fully.
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Provide one-to-one and group support to children with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH in a Pupil Referral Unit setting.
Provide one-to-one and group support to children with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH in a Pupil Referral Unit setting.
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Assist in delivering tailored lessons and activities that engage and support the children's learning and development.
Assist in delivering tailored lessons and activities that engage and support the children's learning and development.
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Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges, helping them to build positive relationships and self-regulation skills.
Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges, helping them to build positive relationships and self-regulation skills.
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Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies to support students' progress.
Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies to support students' progress.
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Work closely with the class teacher and other staff members to ensure a coordinated approach to each child's education and well-being.
Work closely with the class teacher and other staff members to ensure a coordinated approach to each child's education and well-being.
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Provide feedback to teachers on students' progress, behaviour, and any additional support required.
Provide feedback to teachers on students' progress, behaviour, and any additional support required.
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Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that promotes the students' confidence and growth.
Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that promotes the students' confidence and growth.
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Assist with personal care and other specific needs as required by individual students.
Assist with personal care and other specific needs as required by individual students.
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Support the overall well-being of students, helping them overcome challenges and build emotional resilience.
Support the overall well-being of students, helping them overcome challenges and build emotional resilience.
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Attend team meetings, training, and school events as required.
Attend team meetings, training, and school events as required.
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Previous experience working with children, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs (desirable but not essential).
Previous experience working with children, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs (desirable but not essential).
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A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to working with children who may have complex learning and behavioural needs.
A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to working with children who may have complex learning and behavioural needs.
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Ability to adapt to a range of teaching strategies and learning styles, ensuring all students can access the curriculum.
Ability to adapt to a range of teaching strategies and learning styles, ensuring all students can access the curriculum.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
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Experience in supporting behavioural and emotional development in children (desirable).
Experience in supporting behavioural and emotional development in children (desirable).
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A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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A passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children who face educational challenges.
A passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children who face educational challenges.
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Willingness to undertake professional development and training.
Willingness to undertake professional development and training.
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The opportunity for the role to become permanent after a successful probation period.
The opportunity for the role to become permanent after a successful probation period.
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A supportive and inclusive working environment with a dedicated team of professionals.
A supportive and inclusive working environment with a dedicated team of professionals.
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Opportunities for professional development and training.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
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The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
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Trial days available to experience the school environment before fully committing.
Trial days available to experience the school environment before fully committing.
IND-SEN
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Knowsley
School Type: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Age Group: Primary School (5-11 years)
Specialisms: Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £95 to £110 per day
Trials Available
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Knowsley, working with primary-aged children who have Autism (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This temporary-to-permanent role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children who require additional support, ensuring they have access to a nurturing and structured learning environment.
The role offers a competitive daily rate of £95 to £110, depending on experience, with the potential for permanent employment after a successful probation period. We also offer trial days, so you can experience the school environment before committing fully.
-
Provide one-to-one and group support to children with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH in a Pupil Referral Unit setting.
Provide one-to-one and group support to children with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH in a Pupil Referral Unit setting.
-
Assist in delivering tailored lessons and activities that engage and support the children's learning and development.
Assist in delivering tailored lessons and activities that engage and support the children's learning and development.
-
Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges, helping them to build positive relationships and self-regulation skills.
Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges, helping them to build positive relationships and self-regulation skills.
-
Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies to support students' progress.
Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies to support students' progress.
-
Work closely with the class teacher and other staff members to ensure a coordinated approach to each child's education and well-being.
Work closely with the class teacher and other staff members to ensure a coordinated approach to each child's education and well-being.
-
Provide feedback to teachers on students' progress, behaviour, and any additional support required.
Provide feedback to teachers on students' progress, behaviour, and any additional support required.
-
Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that promotes the students' confidence and growth.
Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that promotes the students' confidence and growth.
-
Assist with personal care and other specific needs as required by individual students.
Assist with personal care and other specific needs as required by individual students.
-
Support the overall well-being of students, helping them overcome challenges and build emotional resilience.
Support the overall well-being of students, helping them overcome challenges and build emotional resilience.
-
Attend team meetings, training, and school events as required.
Attend team meetings, training, and school events as required.
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Previous experience working with children, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs (desirable but not essential).
Previous experience working with children, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs (desirable but not essential).
-
A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to working with children who may have complex learning and behavioural needs.
A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to working with children who may have complex learning and behavioural needs.
-
Ability to adapt to a range of teaching strategies and learning styles, ensuring all students can access the curriculum.
Ability to adapt to a range of teaching strategies and learning styles, ensuring all students can access the curriculum.
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
-
Experience in supporting behavioural and emotional development in children (desirable).
Experience in supporting behavioural and emotional development in children (desirable).
-
A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
-
A passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children who face educational challenges.
A passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children who face educational challenges.
-
Willingness to undertake professional development and training.
Willingness to undertake professional development and training.
-
The opportunity for the role to become permanent after a successful probation period.
The opportunity for the role to become permanent after a successful probation period.
-
A supportive and inclusive working environment with a dedicated team of professionals.
A supportive and inclusive working environment with a dedicated team of professionals.
-
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
-
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
-
Trial days available to experience the school environment before fully committing.
Trial days available to experience the school environment before fully committing.
IND-SEN