Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant
South Liverpool
£425-£475 per week depending on experience
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the role:
Connex Education are working with a SEND School in South Liverpool to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team in the new academic year- September 2026.
Due to an upcoming increase of pupils on roll, there are 5 vacancies available on a temp-perm basis.
About the School:
This fantastic School is at the heart of the community and caters for pupils 11-19 years with complex needs. They have high expectations of pupils , striving through personalised pathways to engage and challenge them to help them succeed. As a SEND Teaching Assistant at this School you will help the pupil to overcome barriers to learning and social interaction as well as promoting independence.
Assignment details:
This is a full-time role and will commence on 2nd September and will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. You may be asked to attend staff meeting and twilight sessions on some days.
You will be invited to attend an interview and a look around the School. There will be opportunities to work before September to meet the pupils and staff . This is ideal for a SEND Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting pupils with Special Needs.
Benefits of working for Connex Education:
• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to CPD
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)
Person specification:
• Experience of supporting children or young adults with complex needs including SEMH,ADHD and SLD.
• Able to promote life skills and empowering pupils by building confidence.
• Be engaging and using a child-centered approach.
• Be willing to work as a team and collaborate with families and outside agencies.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
If you are interested in applying for this SEND Teaching Assistant role then please apply today.
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
