At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Dedicated SEND specialist primary school in Liverpool.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, ongoing guidance, and a strong foundation for your career.
- Other info: Full-time role starting September 2026, with competitive pay and term-time only schedule.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while developing essential skills for your future.
- Qualifications: 2:2 degree or above, passion for supporting children, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 21870 - 26730 £ per year.
Are you graduating this year and looking to build a career supporting children with additional needs?
Do you have aspirations to work in SEND, educational psychology, or child development, but want meaningful, hands‑on experience first?
We are working in partnership with a dedicated and nurturing SEND specialist primary school in Liverpool (L5) to recruit a full‑time Graduate Teaching Assistant for a September 2026 start.
Interviews will be held throughout June/July.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils with complex needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
You will play a vital role in helping children access education, develop key life skills, and build confidence in a supportive, structured environment.
- What You’ll Gain
- In-depth experience working with children with complex SEND and SEMH needs
- Hands‑on exposure to personalised learning strategies and interventions
- Experience supporting communication, emotional regulation, and sensory needs
- Insight into EHCP‑led support and multi‑disciplinary approaches
- Ongoing guidance from experienced SEND professionals
- A strong foundation for careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or pastoral care
- Role Details
- Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant (SEND)
- Location: Liverpool (L5)
- Start Date: September 2026
- Interview Period: June/July 2026
- Schedule: Full‑time, Monday to Friday (term‑time only)
Key Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex SEND and SEMH needs
- Supporting children with communication difficulties, including non‑verbal pupils
- Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies
- Helping to implement individual learning plans and tailored interventions
- Supporting sensory activities and adapting learning to meet individual needs
- Building strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and engaged
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- We’re Looking For Graduates Who
- Hold (or are predicted) a 2:2 degree or above
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Are patient, resilient, and empathetic
- Are comfortable working with children who may have complex behaviours
- Can remain calm, consistent, and supportive in challenging situations
- Are committed for the full academic year (September 2026 – July 2027)
- Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
- Why Apply
This role offers more than experience—it provides a deep understanding of SEND education and the chance to make a real, lasting impact on children’s lives.
You’ll develop essential skills in behaviour support, communication, and personalised learning, setting you up for a meaningful career in education or child‑focused professions.
If you’re looking to secure a purposeful and rewarding graduate role ahead of September, this is an exceptional opportunity.
How to Apply
Click Apply and send your CV to sebastian@stepintoteaching. co. uk.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references as part of safeguarding requirements.
We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days.
If you do not hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
We encourage you to apply for future roles.
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