1:1 Teaching Assistant

About Role: We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a great school in Liverpool starting in September 2026. You will be working 1:1 with a student with challenging behaviour. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting. 1:1 Teaching Assistant • Location - Liverpool, L9 • Type of work - Long Term • Start date - September 2026 • Contract type - Long-term Temporary • Full time/part time - Full time • Pay: Paid to scale • Hours: - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Key Responsibilities: • Work closely with a specific student to support their learning and progress across the curriculum. • Assist with adapting lesson materials to meet the student's individual needs. • Promote student engagement, confidence, and independence. • Liaise effectively with teachers, SENCO, and parents/carers. • Support the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Experience working with young people in an education setting, particularly those with additional learning needs, is desirable. • Patient, empathetic, and adaptable • Able to work collaboratively with staff • A relevant qualification (e.g. Teaching Assistant or equivalent) is an advantage. To be eligible: • Hold Right to Work in the UK • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application. • Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references covering 24 months/to cover the last 2 years If you are interested in this role, please apply to this advert. IND-TA