Academics
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant at Academics, based in Wirral, North West England, paying £93 - £105 per day. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £93 - £105 per day
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site
- Location
- Wirral, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
5% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 57413061
About the role
Location: Wirral
Position Type: Full-time and part-time roles available (Daily cover, short-term, and long-term contracts)
Pay: Competitive and based on experience (£95-£105 per day)
Are you an experienced, resilient, and passionate teaching assistant looking for a rewarding role in a post-16 SEN environment?
We are currently working with a Post-16 site based in Wirral, supporting students with PMLD and other additional needs. They are looking for an Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is dedicated to supporting the learning and development of children with SEND.
We have flexible working patterns for those who have outside commitments, along with options of daily cover, short term and long term contracts. If you are an experienced SEN teaching assistant and you are based in Wirral, we would love to hear from you!
Key ResponsibilitiesAs an experienced SEN teaching assistant, you will:
- Support Teaching and Learning - Assist the teacher in delivering engaging lessons that are tailored to pupil's individual needs.
- Behaviour Management - Confidently and calmly manage challenging behaviour using positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques and a calm approach.
- Student Engagement - Inspire and motivate young adults to participate in classroom activities, vocational learning and life-lesson skills.
- 1:1 and Small Group - Provide targeted academic, social and emotional support to students with learning difficulties.
- Collaboration - Work closely with teachers and other support staff to monitor student progress.
- Experience - must have proven experience in a SEN setting (a care background is also advantageous).
- Enhanced Background Check - A Child and Adult DBS (or willingness to apply for one through us).
- Behaviour Support - Confidence with managing challenging behaviour.
- Location - Based in the Wirral area or able to commute.
- Flexiblity - A choice of full-time or part-time hours to fit around your commitments.
- Competitive Pay - Attractive rates based on your experience.
- Supportive Consultant - you will have a supportive consultant to guide you through the registration process.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young adults with SEND and you have the positive attitude and resilience we are looking for in an experienced SEN teaching assistant, apply with your CV today!
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Reference: 57413061 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via Academics
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