Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Advert: Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Wirral

A supportive and inclusive specialist education setting in Wirral is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The school provides a nurturing environment for pupils who benefit from smaller class sizes, personalised support, and staff who truly care about their wellbeing and progress. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learning, promoting positive behaviour, and helping pupils build confidence in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with a range of additional learning, social, emotional, or behavioural needs

Work alongside Teachers and Support Staff to deliver engaging and accessible learning activities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs

Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience

Assist with planning, adapting resources, and reinforcing learning objectives

Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and supported

Contribute to a positive, inclusive atmosphere where students can develop academically and personally

Monitor and report on pupil progress and behaviour as required

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, childcare, SEN, or similar)

A patient, compassionate approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly

Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

A genuine passion for supporting children with unique learning and emotional needs

Understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, or SEN is highly desirable (training can be provided)

What the School Offers

Supportive, welcoming staff team

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day

Consistent full-time working pattern

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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