Wirral Based SEND Teaching Assistants Needed

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Immediate Start
Location: Wirral
Salary: £90–£110 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Day-to-Day and Long-Term Roles Available

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and well-resourced special school in the Wirral area, which provides high-quality education for children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties (SLD), and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The school is committed to nurturing every child’s potential in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join this outstanding team. Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility or a long-term role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Work alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individual learning and communication plans
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and emotional regulation as needed
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour through consistent routines and structure

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills are essential – both verbal and non-verbal
• Experience working with SEND students or within a special school setting is desirable but not essential
• A caring, patient, and resilient nature
• Full-time availability (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm)
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What TeacherActive Offers:

• Competitive daily rates of £90–£110
• Access to day-to-day and long-term opportunities
• A dedicated consultant to support your journey
• Free access to specialist training and CPD courses

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEND and want to be part of a dedicated, professional team – we want to hear from you!

Apply today or call TeacherActive on 0151 675 0888 for more information.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.