Teaching Assistant (SEND) - Primary SEMH and Complex Needs

Finch Woods Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 0TY

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,153.00 - £31,015.00 Monthly NCJ_STF_06 Pay Scale 9 (9-15) - £28,153.00 - £31,015.00

Teaching Assistant (SEND) - Primary SEMH and Complex Needs job summary

Finch Woods Academy caters for primary and secondary-aged pupils who present with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and other complex special educational needs and disabilities. We provide personalised education, care and support that enables every pupil to develop confidence, achieve recognised qualifications and build the skills they need for a positive and successful future.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and complex needs within our primary provision. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs and will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support pupils both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. Positive relationships, high expectations and a commitment to helping every pupil achieve their potential are essential to this rewarding role.

The role will involve supporting learning, promoting positive behaviour, assisting with pupils' emotional regulation, and helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate should have experience of working with children or young people with SEND and be able to build positive relationships whilst maintaining high expectations.

An interest or experience in areas such as Phonics, Science, Music or ICT would be advantageous, although this is not essential. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, resilient, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive staff team, excellent opportunities for professional development, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils.

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit Finch Woods Academy before submitting an application.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

The selection process will include an interview and job-related task(s).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Finch Woods Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 16
• Size: 88 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Finch Woods Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finch-woods-academy

Finch Woods Academy is a co-educational specialist school for pupils with EHCPs primarily for social, emotional and mental health difficulties, many of whom who also have additional complex needs. We cater for pupils from Y4 through to Y11.

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