Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Nursery & SEN Base

Hours: 8:30am-3:15pm- 8.30am-11:30am (Nursery) + afternoons in SEN Provision
Start: ASAP
Location: L11
Contract: Agency

Hourly rate: £14.50-£15 per hour + holiday pay

We are recruiting a caring, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Nursery and the school’s specialist SEN Base. This role suits someone confident working with children with complex needs and looking for a supportive, well‑structured environment.

About the Role

• Mornings (8:30am–11:30am): 1:1 support for a child in Nursery, helping with communication, routines, early learning and personal care as needed.
• Afternoons: General support in the SEN Base, working alongside experienced staff.
• 2–3pm: Focused 1:1 support for a pupil with complex SEN who is non‑verbal and displays challenging behaviour. Full guidance and strategies will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEN or challenging behaviour
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting non‑verbal pupils and delivering personal care
• Ability to follow guidance and work as part of a strong team
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

All applicants must hold an enhanced DBS certificate (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered on the DBS update service. Candidates will be asked to provide a minimum of five years references and successfully pass all safeguarding checks

For more information or to discuss your application further call our office on 0151 924 2073

If this position isn't quite what you are looking for- we also recruit: Early Years/Nursery Staff, Creche Workers, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, 1:1 SEN/ Learning Support, EBD Learning Support, Support Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, Project Assistants (for homeless community), Housing Officers, Social Workers, Education Welfare Officers, Family Support Workers and Administrators.