Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Wallasey TalentBoard

Are you looking to support children with additional needs in a warm, inclusive school environment? TalentBoard is now recruiting Specialist SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Wallasey primary and secondary schools, including both mainstream and SEND provisions.

Whether you have prior experience in special educational needs or transferable skills from care, support work, mental health, youth work or coaching, we would love to speak with you.

What You'll Be Doing as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Wallasey

You will work closely with pupils who have a range of special educational needs, which may include:

• Autism and social communication differences
• SEMH (social, emotional & mental health) needs
• Global developmental delay or learning difficulties
• Sensory processing differences
• Limited or non-verbal communication
• Physical or mobility needs requiring adapted support

Your daily responsibilities may involve:

• Delivering 1:1 support tailored to each child's EHCP or learning plan
• Assisting small groups with structured tasks, interventions and therapy-style activities
• Using visuals, communication tools and personalised teaching approaches
• Supporting emotional regulation using calm, trauma-informed strategies
• Helping pupils stay engaged in lessons, daily routines and social situations
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral teams
• Creating a nurturing, predictable environment where every child feels valued

This role is deeply rewarding for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

Who We're Looking For

You do not need previous school-based SEND experience. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills, such as:

• Care or residential work
• Support work or mental health settings
• Nursing or healthcare backgrounds
• Youth work, mentoring or early help roles
• Sports coaching or activity leadership
• Health and social care environments

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Patient, empathetic and emotionally aware
• Confident supporting communication, sensory or behavioural needs
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a supportive team
• Reliable, compassionate and committed to pupil progress
• Keen to access training and build specialist SEN skills
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS if you don't already have one

Why Join TalentBoard in Wallasey?

TalentBoard supports SEND roles across Wallasey, New Brighton, Liscard, Seacombe, Wallasey Village and the wider Wirral area, offering:

• Flexible placements to match your schedule
• Long-term and short-term opportunities
• Weekly competitive PAYE pay
• A friendly consultant who understands SEND and the local school landscape
• Free access to ongoing CPD, including autism, SEMH and communication training
• Clear progression pathways into roles such as SEN Teacher, SEMH Support, Therapy Assistant, Pastoral roles and Behaviour Intervention

Apply Today

If you're ready to support children with additional needs and begin (or grow) your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Wallasey, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and availability to join TalentBoard's Specialist SEN Team.