SEND Teaching Assistant
Wirral SchoolWirral, North West
AI insight: this role at a glance
This part-time SEND Teaching Assistant role at Stanton Road Primary School involves supporting children with special educational needs in a KS2 setting, requiring a team player with excellent communication skills and experience in demonstrating outstanding classroom practice. The role suits an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development. The successful candidate will join a warm and supportive team within the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.
Key points
- Salary: £20,359 to £20,684 per year
- Part-time contract
- Location: Wirral
- Closing date: Sep 1, 2026
- Subject to Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures
- Opportunity to work within the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust
You'll need
- Experience
- Outstanding classroom practice
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High expectations for children's learning, behaviour and personal development
Helps to have
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
- Emotional Literacy
How to stand out
- 1Tailor your personal statement to highlight your experience and skills in supporting children with SEND, referencing the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- 2Emphasize your ability to work as a team player with excellent communication skills, demonstrating how you can contribute to the school's supportive team environment
- 3Show enthusiasm and passion for supporting children's learning and development, particularly those with SEND, and highlight any relevant training or experience
- 4Consider visiting the school before applying to demonstrate your interest and gain insight into the school's culture and values
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Job description
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Our Team at Stanton Road Primary School
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, passionate, and dynamic Teaching Assistant for the KS2 SEND Base to join our warm, friendly and supportive team.
Stanton Road is proud to be one of 13 schools in the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust. Being part of Oak Trees means that we benefit from access to high-quality professional development, excellent support, and opportunities to collaborate across schools. Together, we share best practice and work closely to ensure all of our children receive the very best education.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience who:
- Can demonstrate outstanding classroom practice
- Is a true team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Has high expectations for children’s learning, behaviour and personal development
- Is passionate about supporting the needs of all children, especially those with SEND
- Has a positive outlook and loves helping children thrive
- Has knowledge of trauma-informed practices and Emotional Literacy
At Stanton Road, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.
How this role compares
We hold 135 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £25,163. This role pays less than about 82% of them.
There are 1,678 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 281 of them in North West.
You have 2 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 18 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Wirral School has 21 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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