SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Wirral
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £110 per day
Do you want a role where your patience helps children with SEND thrive? Would you enjoy variety across mainstream and specialist schools?
We are recruiting a committed and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Wirral. This is a full-time role starting ASAP, working Monday to Friday during term time.

About the Role:

You will support pupils with special educational needs across primary and specialist schools in Wirral, including pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH. You will work one to one and in small groups alongside teachers and the SENCo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND in mainstream primary and specialist settings
• Follow EHCP targets and individual support plans
• Adapt resources using visual, sensory and practical strategies
• Help pupils manage emotions, routines and transitions
• Share progress and observations with teachers and the SENCo

Who We're Looking For:

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is valued, for example:

• SEN Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
• Experience in a special school, PRU or resource base
• Care, youth work or support work backgrounds
• Graduates in psychology, education or childhood studies

You must be:

• Patient and calm when things get challenging
• Adaptable between mainstream and specialist settings
• Caring about every pupil's wellbeing
• Reliable so pupils have consistency every day

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• A dedicated consultant who knows the local education market
• Free ongoing CPD and training
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Refer a friend rewards

If you are ready to support pupils with SEND on the Wirral, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your education career.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.