SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birkenhead, Merseyside |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 211999 |
Summary
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Temporary to Permanent)
Location: Birkenhead
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
We are currently seeking a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive college in Birkenhead. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with the potential to secure a permanent role.
The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a range of additional needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure students can access learning in a way that suits their individual needs, helping them to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEND
- Assist in delivering tailored learning activities and adapting resources
- Support students with communication, behaviour, and emotional regulation
- Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
- Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support strategies
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Monitor, track, and report on student progress
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred)
- A patient, caring, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to support a range of needs and behaviours positively
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- A friendly and inclusive college environment
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent role
- Competitive pay rates
If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want to play a key role in their development and success, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV
Location: Birkenhead
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
We are currently seeking a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive college in Birkenhead. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with the potential to secure a permanent role.
The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a range of additional needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure students can access learning in a way that suits their individual needs, helping them to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEND
- Assist in delivering tailored learning activities and adapting resources
- Support students with communication, behaviour, and emotional regulation
- Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
- Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support strategies
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Monitor, track, and report on student progress
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred)
- A patient, caring, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to support a range of needs and behaviours positively
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- A friendly and inclusive college environment
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent role
- Competitive pay rates
If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want to play a key role in their development and success, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV