Teaching Assistant – KS2 with SEND Support
Location: L13, Tuebrook, Liverpool
Daily Rate: £106 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time
Recruitment Agency: Aura Education
Aura Education is recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within the Key Stage 2 (KS2) department of a welcoming primary school in L13, Liverpool.
This role would suit someone who is passionate about helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The school promotes an inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their potential through tailored support, adaptive teaching and a strong focus on individual needs. You will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and enjoy positive experiences in school.
The Role
Working alongside the class teacher, you will support pupils across KS2, helping them access the curriculum while providing additional support for children with SEND.
- Supporting the class teacher with daily lessons, classroom activities and learning resources.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils who require additional help with their learning.
- Supporting children with SEND, adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs, abilities and communication styles.
- Helping pupils develop their literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum skills in line with their individual targets.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, concentration, participation and independence.
- Supporting pupils' social communication, emotional regulation and relationships with their peers.
- Using differentiated activities, visual resources and appropriate strategies to help pupils engage with learning.
- Working closely with teachers and other school staff to ensure consistent support and positive outcomes.
- Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom where every child feels valued.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for working with primary-aged children and supporting their development.
- Has experience supporting pupils with SEND, additional learning needs or barriers to education.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and a calm, positive approach.
- Understands the importance of adapting learning activities to suit different abilities and learning styles.
- Has strong communication skills and can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Works effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
- Is reliable, proactive and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
A relevant Teaching Assistant or SEND qualification would be advantageous, alongside previous experience in a primary school or educational setting.
What Aura Education Offers
- £106 per day inclusive of holiday pay
- Full‑time work, Monday to Friday.
- Consistent working hours of 8:30am–3:30pm.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting pupils in KS2.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's learning and development.
- Support from a friendly and experienced recruitment team with a strong focus on SEND education.
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