Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Mainstream & Specialist Provisions)
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Pay Rate: £85 £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, Day-to-Day Supply & Long-term Placements
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about creating supportive, inclusive learning environments for young people across the Wirral?
GAC Education is recruiting dedicated SEN TAs to work in mainstream primary and secondary schools, local authority Resourced Provisions, and dedicated specialist SEN settings across the Wirral peninsula.
Whether you specialise in 1:1 support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or complex physical and learning difficulties, we offer flexible daily supply and structured long-term roles tailored to your preferences.
Key Responsibilities Providing 1:1, small group, and targeted classroom support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Assisting class teachers with adaptive learning materials, individualised support pathways, and sensory regulation strategies.
Supporting pupils with non-verbal communication tools (such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices) where required.
Maintaining a calm, safe, and encouraging environment that promotes independence, resilience, and wellbeing.
Candidate Requirements Proven experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new check).
About GAC Education & Safeguarding GAC Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, right-to-work checks, employment reference checks covering the last 2 years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.
Equal Opportunities & Fee Protection We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services.
Agency Status & Data Protection GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. xohmjla Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Birkenhead employer: George Arthur Consultants Ltd T/A GAC Education
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Contact Details:
George Arthur Consultants Ltd T/A GAC Education Recruitment Team
