SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Chester

Location: Chester

Salary: £95 - 105 p.d. Dependent on experience

A forward-thinking and inclusive primary school in the Chester area is looking to appoint a caring and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their growing specialist provision team.

This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with additional needs, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), within both the classroom and mainstream Resource Provision settings. The school is seeking someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will become part of a welcoming and collaborative team committed to creating engaging learning experiences tailored to individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities of the SEND Teaching Assistant

Provide day-to-day support for pupils with additional learning needs within the Resource Provision

Work closely with class teachers and the wider SEND team to deliver personalised support

Help create a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

Support children's communication, emotional regulation, and social development

Adapt activities and learning approaches to meet individual EHCP targets

Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff

The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASD

A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to supporting learning

Strong communication and teamwork skills

The ability to build trusting relationships with children

A calm and nurturing manner

Experience within a school or specialist provision setting desirable

Knowledge of strategies such as Makaton or Speech and Language support beneficial but not essential

Paediatric First Aid qualification desirable

Access to the Chester area

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role in Chester or other Education and Training roles

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ellesmere Port

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English