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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

£94 - £100 per day
Full-time

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bootle, Sefton from September. This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs while developing their career in education.

  • Bootle, Sefton (Liverpool)
  • Start Date: September 2026
  • Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
  • Pay: From £94 per day via PAYE weekly
  • Free CPD Training Provided
The Role
  • Support pupils with a range of complex learning, communication, and sensory needs.
  • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff to deliver tailored interventions.
  • Help pupils access learning in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
  • Promote independence, confidence, and positive social development.
  • Assist with personal care where required.
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Has experience supporting children with SEND, complex needs, autism, or learning difficulties (desirable but not essential).
  • Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience.
  • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
  • Holds a relevant qualification or has transferable experience in care, support work, or education.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
  • Competitive rates of pay from £94 per day via PAYE
  • Free CPD and professional development courses to enhance your skills
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school
  • Weekly pay and straightforward payroll processes
  • Access to a variety of educational settings and career progression opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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