Location: Anfield, Liverpool
Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Key Stages: EYFS, KS1, KS2 (role matched to experience)

The Role

A supportive and forward-thinking primary school based in Anfield, Liverpool, is seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis with an immediate start. This role is designed for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs to succeed both academically and emotionally.

You will be working closely with pupils who have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning needs. Support will be provided either 1:1 or in small groups, depending on pupil needs, ensuring each child can access learning in a way that is meaningful, structured, and supportive.

This is a highly rewarding role that requires patience, resilience, empathy, and a proactive attitude. You will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence, independence, and self-regulation skills.

About the School

The school is a well-respected primary school serving the Anfield community, known for its inclusive ethos, strong SEN provision, and commitment to pupil wellbeing. The leadership team is highly supportive and values the contribution of Teaching Assistants as an integral part of the school’s success.

The school offers:

• A strong SEN department led by an experienced SENCO

• Clear behaviour and safeguarding policies

• A welcoming and collaborative staff culture

• Access to external professionals including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and behaviour specialists

Staff are encouraged to share best practice, reflect on their work, and contribute to whole-school improvement. The environment is calm, structured, and nurturing, ensuring pupils with additional needs feel safe, understood, and supported.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Anfield, your role will include:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with identified SEN needs

• Delivering targeted small group interventions for literacy, numeracy, communication, and emotional regulation

• Supporting pupils to engage with the curriculum alongside their peers

• Implementing strategies outlined in EHCPs, IEPs, and behaviour support plans

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and transitions

• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence using consistent strategies

• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff

• Supporting learning through differentiated resources and visual aids

• Monitoring pupil progress and recording observations

• Supporting children during unstructured times such as playtime and lunch

• Assisting with personal care when required (training provided if necessary)

• Maintaining a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment

• Upholding safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEN in schools or care settings

• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and emotional resilience

• Have a good understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs

• Be confident supporting behaviour using positive behaviour strategies

• Be flexible, proactive, and reliable

• Have strong communication and teamwork skills

• Be available for an ASAP start

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Experience working with EHCPs, sensory integration strategies, speech and language support, or SEMH interventions is desirable but not essential. Training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Training and Professional Development

The school is committed to developing its staff and offers:

• A full induction and ongoing mentoring

• Support from an experienced SENCO and senior leadership team

• Opportunities to work alongside external specialists

• Access to CPD in Autism awareness, behaviour management, and SEN strategies

• Opportunities for long-term progression within the school or trust

This role is suitable for both experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and those looking to build long-term experience in SEND education.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Immediate start in a supportive Anfield primary school

• Full-time, long-term role with potential for permanency

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives

• Supportive leadership and strong SEN provision

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and safeguarding procedures in line with statutory guidance.

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant available for an ASAP start and looking for a rewarding role in Anfield, Liverpool, we encourage you to apply today. Join a school where inclusion, support, and pupil success are at the heart of everything they do.