Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN
St Laurences RC PrimaryLiverpool, North West
Overview
This is a education role (part time) with St Laurences RC Primary based in Liverpool. The advertised salary is £26,427 to £26,847 per year. Applications close on 19 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Applications must be made using the CES application form (available from www.cesew.org.uk).
Application forms and further details are available from:
Mrs O’Connell, School Business Manager, 0151 546 4733, lynn.oconnell@knowsley.gov.uk
lynn.oconnell@knowsley.gov.uk
Role: 2 x Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN Allowance
Working in KS1/KS2
Pay Scale: Pay Band D / SCP 5–6
£26,427 - £26,847 pro rata per annum
Plus SEN Allowance: £1,539 pro rata per annum
Actual Salary: £21,105 - £21,440 per annum
Actual SEN Allowance: £1,229 per annum
Contracted Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 46 weeks per year (term time and workback element)
Temporary contract – to commence as soon as possible
The Governors of St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils in reception with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and enabling them to thrive.
- Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, promoting independence, confidence and engagement
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver and adapt a personalised Provision Plan
- Support the development of communication and interaction skills, including language development
- Help the pupil to engage positively with peers and adults
- Promote cognition and learning across curriculum areas such as reading, writing and maths
- Plan and adapt provision to meet sensory and learning needs
- Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
- Show initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (experience with needs such as communication difficulties or ADHD would be advantageous)
- Demonstrate high expectations and a commitment to raising outcomes for all pupils
- Be skilled in supporting children to develop independence, communication and social interaction
- Be patient, flexible and resilient, with a positive and nurturing approach
Contract Details
This is a temporary position linked to EHCP funding and will cease if:
- The pupil leaves the school, or
- The allocated EHCP provision is reduced or withdrawn
Safeguarding
St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to:
- Undertake an enhanced DBS check
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK
- Undergo an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a CES contract.
Please note: CVs will not be accepted.
Key Dates
Closing date: Thursday 19th November 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 20th November 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 23rd November 2026
How this role compares
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