Location: Bootle, 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 well-established and inclusive primary school in Bootle, Liverpool, is currently seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This is a full-time role with an ASAP start, supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs and learning barriers.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing needs, and moderate learning difficulties. Support will be provided on both a 1:1 basis and within small group settings, ensuring pupils can access the curriculum in a way that meets their individual learning styles and emotional needs.

This role requires a calm, patient, and proactive individual who understands the importance of consistency, structure, and positive relationships when supporting children with SEN.

About the School

The school is a welcoming and community-focused primary school located in Bootle, with a strong reputation for inclusive education and high-quality SEN provision. The school places pupil wellbeing at the centre of everything it does and works closely with families and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.

The school benefits from:

• A supportive and experienced senior leadership team

• A dedicated SENCO and strong SEN support network

• Clear behaviour management and safeguarding policies

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

Teaching Assistants are highly valued within the school and are seen as a vital part of the wider learning and pastoral support team.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bootle, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 SEN support for pupils with additional needs

• Supporting small group interventions focusing on literacy, numeracy, communication, and emotional regulation

• Assisting pupils to access lessons alongside their peers

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

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and social interaction

• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and confidence

• Working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO, and wider support staff

• Supporting pupils during transitions, break times, and lunch periods

• Using visual timetables, sensory resources, and differentiated materials

• Monitoring progress and recording observations

• Supporting personal care where required (training provided if necessary)

• Maintaining a safe, calm, and nurturing learning environment

• Upholding safeguarding and child protection policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEN in a school or care setting

• Demonstrates patience, resilience, and emotional intelligence

• Has a strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs

• Is confident supporting challenging behaviour using positive strategies

• Is flexible, proactive, and reliable

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Is available for an immediate start

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs, sensory integration strategies, or speech and language interventions is highly desirable, though full training and support will be provided.

Training and Development

The school is committed to staff development and offers:

• A structured induction programme

• Ongoing support and mentoring from the SENCO

• Opportunities to work alongside external professionals

• Access to CPD focused on Autism, SEMH, behaviour management, and SEN strategies

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

This role is ideal for both experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and individuals looking to build a long-term career within SEND education.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Immediate start in a supportive Bootle primary school

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

• Competitive daily pay rates

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

• Supportive leadership and strong SEN provision

• Excellent training and professional development opportunities

• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

Safeguarding Statement

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