Teaching Assistant

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Hazel Cottage School, Fazakerley, Liverpool L10 1LD Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 About the Role This is a role where no two days are the same. One moment you’ll be helping bring a lesson to life in the classroom, and the next, you might be encouraging pupils through outdoor adventures, creative projects, or hands-on learning experiences. You’ll build trusting relationships, celebrate every success, and help our pupils grow in confidence and independence. In this role, you will: Support pupils’ learning and personal development in creative, engaging ways Prepare and help deliver lessons that spark curiosity and confidence Provide emotional and practical support, helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their goals Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction through empathy and consistency Get involved in outdoor learning, enrichment activities, and community experiences Work closely with teachers and therapists to tailor support to individual needs Be part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice and every achievement Who we’re looking for: Someone with experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an SEN environment A caring, energetic person who loves helping others grow and succeed Someone patient, adaptable, and ready to embrace every challenge with positivity A great communicator who builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues A true team player who wants to learn, share ideas, and make a lasting difference About Us Hazel Cottage is a new school meeting the needs of autistic pupils aged 4 – 11 years who may have additional needs. Hazel Cottage is proposed to be a 35 place school. We are situated in Fazakerley, Liverpool. Our school is a Grade 2 Listed building which has been refurbishe