Additional Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Additional Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

An established Primary Academy in the Wirral is seeking a dedicated Additional Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils facing barriers to learning.

This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant primary school environment, contributing to the development and wellbeing of children across various year groups and provision areas, including the EYFS and specialist settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing targeted and general classroom support to pupils with additional needs.
• Working closely with teachers to implement individualised learning plans.
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Assisting in creating an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Adapting activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils across different year groups and settings.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Relevant primary school experience, with a strong understanding of children’s educational development.
• A Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Mandatory compliance with an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding policies.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Term-time employment, allowing for holidays with family.
• Enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Free onsite parking and access to cycle-to-work schemes.
• A welcoming school community committed to inclusive education and staff wellbeing.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.

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