SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs Location: Knowsley, Merseyside Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive PAYE, dependent on experience and qualifications Are you driven by a desire to help young people with complex needs achieve their full potential? This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding SEN school in Knowsley, supporting students aged 11–19 with a wide range of additional needs. About the School This exceptional specialist school is renowned for its inclusive ethos and unwavering commitment to nurturing every student’s individuality. All pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and the school is dedicated to helping each one progress academically, socially, and emotionally. The school provides: • A positive, forward-thinking learning environment where personal and academic development go hand in hand • A collaborative community focused on holistic support and innovative teaching • A personalised curriculum designed to develop key skills for independence, well-being, future employment, and building healthy relationships • A warm, engaging culture where parents, carers, staff, governors, and external partners work together to create the best possible opportunities for students About the Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with complex needs. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing individual and small-group support to enhance academic progress and emotional wellbeing • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver personalised interventions • Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour • Assisting with personal care, mobility, and communication needs when required • Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment • Supporting students in developing essential life and social skills Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who demonstrates: • A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEN • Experience working with students with complex needs (education or care backgrounds welcome) • Patience, empathy, resilience, and a nurturing approach • Strong communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with students, staff, and families • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare • Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent are highly desirable What We Offer • A meaningful, rewarding role where you will make a real difference every day • Ongoing training and professional development tailored to SEN support • A supportive, experienced, and friendly team • A vibrant, varied school environment where no two days are the same If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEN career and support extraordinary young people in a setting that values collaboration, creativity, and care, we would love to hear from you. Make a difference. Apply today.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>