SEND Teaching Assistant - Wirral

The school caters for children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)

• Complex Autism

• Physical disabilities and medical needs

• Sensory and communication needs

Pupils require high levels of care, structure, and individualised support throughout the school day.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs

• Assist with personal care, mobility, and feeding where required

• Support learning activities tailored to individual education plans (EHCPs)

• Use communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or sensory strategies

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly PMLD, SLD, or complex autism

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Willingness to support with personal care

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

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