Teaching Assistant

About The Company
Cavendish View School provides a nurturing and stimulating education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years.
We provide every child with an exceptional educational experience which is enjoyable, stimulating and supportive, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are a small school but we have big ideas and do not set limits on what our children can both aspire to and achieve. Our goal is to give the children at Cavendish View School a window on the wider world.
Pupils benefit from a multi-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, a family liaison officer, teaching assistants, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and a mental health practitioner.

We are proud to be recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and one of the Top 10 Global Inspiring Workplaces 2026—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

About The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support Cavendish school in Liverpool with students aged 5-11 years with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years.
Fixed term: Maternity Cover
Term Time Only
Various Shifts and Hours available
Benefits

• Term time only working
• FREE Online 24/7 GP Service for you and your family from a GP who can prescribe
• Wagestream – where any day can be a payday
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme – Instantly earn points and cash rewards
• Sovereign Health Care Plan
• Canada Life, Group Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card
• Blink, our internal communications app
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Responsibilities

To support the class teacher in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students
To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
To support the class teacher in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with ASC / /SCLN /Complex Needs
Work with and manage sensory needs, enabling learners with a ‘sensory diet’ and / or to adopt self-regulatory strategies as appropriate and advised by the professional team.
Assist some learners in developing or refining their ‘independence’ skills, which may be inclusive of assisting with personal care elements.Our Values
Our values shape the way we work. We are Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful in everything we do.
We believe in creating opportunities, encouraging independence and ensuring the people we support have the opportunity to live the life they choose.

Why Choose Salutem?
We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to thrive — both at work and outside of it.

Emotional Support 
24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps and bereavement support.

Health & Wellbeing 
Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover and menopause support.

Financial Support 
Flexible pay through Stream, utility bill savings, MoneyHelper and Life Assurance.

Physical Wellbeing 
Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts and National Trust activities.

Training 
You’ll receive training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills and career in social care.

Ready to make a difference? 
If you’re passionate about making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today

Safeguarding Commitment
At Salutem Care and Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including relevant barred list checks where applicable), satisfactory references, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference.

We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority. Therefore, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process

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