SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-time
Location: Maghull, Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing, with the opportunity for a direct school contract after January
Salary: £95 - £105 per day (Salary dependent on experience)

Aspire People are working with a welcoming Primary School in Maghull, Liverpool, who are seeking a strong, experienced and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support two children across Nursery and Reception. This rewarding, full-time position is to start as soon as possible and will continue on an ongoing basis, with the opportunity for the right candidate to move onto a direct contract with the school after January.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the children's early development, helping them manage their emotions, develop positive relationships and engage with learning. Both children are undergoing early assessments for SEND and can experience significant dysregulation and emotional outbursts, so the school are looking for someone confident in managing challenging behaviour and providing consistent, nurturing support.

The role:

• Providing dedicated support for two children across Nursery and Reception
• Supporting children who may become dysregulated and experience emotional outbursts
• Implementing consistent strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping the children develop their communication, social and early learning skills
• Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team to ensure consistent support
• Encouraging engagement in classroom activities, play-based learning and daily routines
• Helping to maintain a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience supporting children with SEND, particularly in Early Years settings
• Experience supporting children with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour
• A calm, resilient and nurturing approach, with the confidence to manage dysregulation
• The ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
• Someone proactive, patient and confident in adapting their approach to meet individual needs
• A genuine passion for helping young children overcome barriers to learning
• The ability to provide two professional references
• Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check

What we offer:

A supportive partnership with Aspire People, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies

Long-term placements in local schools with opportunities to progress your career

Competitive pay rates that reflect your experience and commitment

Ongoing support and professional development from experienced education consultants

Refer a Friend Bonus of up to £250

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English