Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School (Autism Focus)
South Liverpool 

 £90-£110 per day

 September Start

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Autism?
TeacherActive is working with a leading specialist SEN school in South Liverpool to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to start in September.

The school is an outstanding specialist setting that provides education for students aged 3-19 with Autism and associated complex needs. The school offers a nurturing, inclusive, and structured environment where pupils are supported through a highly personalised curriculum. The dedicated team promotes positive relationships, emotional well-being, and independence.

Students benefit from:

A calm, safe, and purposeful learning environment

Access to therapies and multidisciplinary support

A focus on life skills, communication, and social development

Excellent staff training and development opportunities

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support students with Autism in 1:1 or small group settings

Work alongside teachers and specialists to deliver tailored learning plans

Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation

Use communication strategies such as PECs, Makaton, or visual aids (desirable)

Be a consistent, calm, and reassuring presence in the classroom

Requirements

Experience working with Autism is essential

Background in education, care, or support roles

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Positive, patient, and proactive approach

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join TeacherActive?

Competitive daily pay: £90-£110 (depending on experience)

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Access to FREE CPD and ongoing training

Opportunity to work in a highly respected specialist school

Ready to take the next step in your SEN career?

Apply now with your CV to (url removed) or contact TeacherActive Liverpool on (phone number removed) to find out more!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services