Location: Chester
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 - £105 per day
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Chester is looking to appoint a skilled and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated specialist support team.
The successful candidate will work within a Resource Provision setting, supporting a pupil with additional needs and helping them to access learning, develop independence and engage positively with school life.
The school is looking for someone with strong experience of working with children with SEND, who can adapt their communication and support to suit individual needs.
About the Role
Working alongside the class teacher and wider SEND team, you will:
Provide dedicated support to a pupil within a specialist Resource Provision
Adapt learning activities and communication to meet individual needs
Support the pupil's educational, social and emotional development
Encourage independence, confidence and engagement
Help create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment
Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals
Support communication and interaction throughout the school day
Contribute to a positive and nurturing classroom environment
Follow individual support plans and contribute to pupil progressWhat We're Looking For
The school would particularly welcome applications from Teaching Assistants with experience in areas such as:
SEND and additional learning needs
Autism / ASD
Speech, language and communication needs
Deaf awareness and communication support
Sensory processing needs
One-to-one and specialist intervention
Resource Provision or specialist school experience
Makaton, PECS, visual communication or other communication approachesBritish Sign Language (BSL) experience would be particularly valuable for this specific position. Candidates with Level 2 BSL plus relevant experience, or Level 3 BSL, are encouraged to apply.
You'll be joining a friendly and committed primary school with dedicated staff and a strong focus on inclusion.
This is an opportunity to develop valuable experience within specialist education while making a meaningful difference to a child's day-to-day learning and development.
Why Apply Through Us?
Competitive rates of pay
Long-term and temporary opportunities across Chester and Cheshire
Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
Access to a wide range of Teaching Assistant and education roles
Support finding alternative suitable opportunities if a particular specialist vacancy isn't the right fitIf you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£95.00 - £105.00 per day