Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Pensby, Wirral | TalentBoard Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful impact every day? TalentBoard is proudly recruiting a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to work within highly supportive and nurturing special educational needs settings in Pensby and the surrounding Wirral areas . This role is perfect for someone dedicated, patient and resilient — someone who wants to be part of a team transforming the educational experiences of children with complex needs. Whether you have SEN experience already or are coming from care, support work, youth work, or other people-focused backgrounds, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in specialist education.

In this specialist SEN role, you will support pupils with a range of needs, which may include: Autism (ASC) Communication needs, including non-verbal pupils Physical disabilities or mobility requirements Providing 1:1 support tailored to a child’s individual learning and wellbeing plan. Using visual aids, Makaton, PECS, or other alternative communication methods (training can be provided). Helping pupils engage meaningfully in lessons, routines and personalised learning programmes. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, SENCOs and wider school staff. Ensuring a calm, safe and encouraging environment where every child feels valued and included.

You don’t need school-based SEN experience — what matters most is the right attitude. Confident supporting pupils with behaviour, communication or sensory needs Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and thrive Willing to undertake relevant training Mental health support Youth work or mentoring Personal care or medical needs support Autism, SEMH, PMLD or complex needs environments An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required.

Opportunities across Pensby, Thingwall, Heswall, Irby, Greasby, Barnston and the wider Wirral SEN community Competitive weekly pay Access to a wide range of SEN settings — perfect for building experience quickly The chance to develop specialist skills that can lead to careers in SEN teaching, therapy, pastoral work, or educational psychology Flexible roles that can work around your availability

If you’re ready to make a genuine difference in a rewarding SEN environment and want to join a supportive agency that values its staff, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your SEN TA journey in Pensby with TalentBoard.