1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Stmarys; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sefton is seeking a 1:1 SEND Support Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support for a student with special educational needs. This role, starting in January 2026, involves assisting the student’s educational and personal development through close collaboration with the student and their family. The position is part-time, requiring 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and is funded for the duration of the student's need. A commitment to child protection is essential.

Qualifications

• Support the educational, personal, and social development of a student with special educational needs.
• Establish positive working relations with the student and parents/carers.
• Assist the student’s progress and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the named pupil.
• Help with the educational development of the student.

Job description

We seek to appoint a 1:1 SEND Support Teaching Assistant, required from January 2026 – 9 th July 2026.

The hours are 23 hours per week (Monday – Friday).

The post is funded for a named pupil and its continuation is subject to that funding and the pupil remaining at the College. Your job will be: to support the educational, personal, and social development of a student with special educational needs and disabilities; to establish positive working relations with the student and parents/carers to assist student progress and attainment.

To apply, please send a completed application form to the Principal’s PA, St. Mary’s College, Everest Road, Crosby Liverpool L23 5TW.

We are committed to safeguarding children and child protection screening will apply.

Closing date is noon on Friday 9th January 2026.