Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Partnering with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Vacancy Type: Permanent (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, Term-Time Only)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Opening Date: 07 July 2026

Closing Date: 07 August 2026

About the Opportunity

Are you an enthusiastic educator or support professional looking to make a lasting impact in a child's life? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to recruit a Teaching Assistant for Cavendish View School in Liverpool.

Cavendish View School provides a nurturing and stimulating education for pupils aged 5 to 11 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Special Educational Needs (SEN). We are a small school with big ideas, dedicated to giving our children a window to the wider world and setting no limits on what they can achieve. Our pupils benefit from a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of teachers, therapists, and mental health practitioners. We bridge the gap between passion and education, offering you a deeply fulfilling role where you can help young minds flourish.

Please note: This is a permanent, fixed-term position providing maternity cover on a term-time-only basis.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to deliver an exceptional, enjoyable, and supportive educational experience. You will be key in helping our pupils access the curriculum as independently as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Support: Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality education, organising resources, setting up student groupings, and creating stimulating classroom displays.
Individualized Support: Provide tailored support to students on an individual or small-group basis, helping them access learning at their own pace.
Sensory & Self-Regulation Support: Work with and manage sensory needs, helping learners engage with a "sensory diet" or adopt self-regulatory strategies as guided by our professional therapy team.
Independence & Care: Assist students in developing and refining their daily independence skills, which may include helping with personal care elements where necessary.

About You

We are looking for a warm, proactive, and resilient individual who is passionate about special education.

Enthusiastic & Patient: Driven by a genuine desire to see children with ASC and complex needs succeed.
Strong Communicator: Able to collaborate smoothly with teachers, therapists, parents, and support staff.
Adaptable & Proactive: Quick to understand different learning styles and sensory requirements.
Team Player: Happy to work alongside a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes.

Why Choose Us?

Through our partnership, you will have access to an exceptional, industry-leading benefits package designed to support you inside and outside the classroom:

Perfect Balance: Term-time-only working hours to suit your lifestyle.
Financial Support: Flexible pay options with Wagestream, Life Assurance, and a reliable pension scheme.
Medical Support: FREE 24/7 Online GP Service for you and your family (including prescriptions), Sovereign Health Care Plan, and Blue Light Card discounts.
Professional Growth: A transparent Competency Framework that shows you exactly what skills are needed to advance through our clear career pathways and pay bandings.
Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization recognized as a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace, with special accolades for our employee experience and internal communication.