SEND Teaching Assistant - Flexible Placements & Growth

Together creating learning capacity in the classroom

The Education Specialists (TES) are working in partnership with schools across Birkenhead to recruit dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants for short term, long term, and day to day cover roles. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs across primary and secondary settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Deliver tailored learning activities based on individual needs.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Implement EHCP targets and behaviour support strategies.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Provide personal care support where required.

Who Can Apply

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (required for teaching roles).

Benefits

• Competitive pay: £95-£110 per day depending on role and experience.
• Flexible work options: short term, long term, and day to day placements.
• Local primary schools across the Wirral.
• Dedicated consultant support and guidance throughout your career.
• Professional development: access to discounted CPD courses delivered by our in house expert trainer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a certified inclusive employer, we are committed to a fair, accessible, and bias free recruitment process.