Teaching Assistant- Seconday & SEND Support

Teaching Assistant Opportunities | September 2026 Start

Location: Liverpool
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term placements
Pay: £92–£120 per day (depending on experience)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them unlock their potential?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support a variety of secondary schools, SEN settings, SEMH provisions, and Alternative Provision schools across Liverpool from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a school community, working closely with students who need additional support to thrive both academically and personally. If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in the classroom. You'll support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Moderate learning difficulties
• Behavioural and emotional challenges

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you'll help create a positive, inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Supporting students with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Encouraging engagement, participation and positive behaviour
• Implementing individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• Building students' confidence, resilience and independence
• Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies
• Monitoring progress and contributing to student development
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and wellbeing needs
• Maintaining high safeguarding standards at all times
• Helping create a positive and inclusive school culture

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are patient, resilient and genuinely committed to supporting young people. You may already have experience in education, or bring transferable skills from sectors such as youth work, mentoring, support work, residential care or community services.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can build strong relationships, remain calm under pressure and inspire students to achieve their best.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people in a professional setting
• Previous experience within a UK school or educational environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, adaptable and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting students with additional learning or behavioural needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs
• Mentoring, intervention or youth work experience
• Team Teach, MAPA or behaviour management training
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices

Why Apply?

• Long-term, full-time opportunities available from September
• Gain valuable experience across a range of educational settings
• Work alongside experienced and supportive school teams
• Make a lasting impact on students' education and wellbeing
• Competitive daily rates based on your experience

Ready to start a rewarding career supporting young people across Liverpool schools? Apply today and join Teaching Personnel for an exciting new opportunity this September

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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