SEN Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs School – Chester
Salary: £110 + per day, paid weekly
Contract: Full-time and flexible options
Hirecracker Education are working with a Special Educational Needs School in Chester supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism, and complex care needs.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team, providing personalised support to pupils to help them access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment.
Why register with Hirecracker Education?
- Chester’s ONLY education supply agency headquartered in the heart of the city
- Onrec Award Winners
- 24/7 access to our experienced, 5* Education Recruitment Consultants
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
- A fast, friendly, and supportive registration process
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, and complex care needs in the classroom, tailoring approaches to individual sensory, communication, and learning requirements
- Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural, and health needs using positive reinforcement and consistent strategies
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions through tailored support
- Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and inclusion
Requirements:
- Experience supporting children with SLD, PMLD, autism, or complex care needs in school, care, mental health, social care, therapeutic, community settings or other relevant fields
- Understanding of personalised learning approaches and complex care requirements
- Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with complex needs
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt approaches to individual pupils
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about this position, please either apply by clicking online, emailing me directly or calling Laura on 01244 739 321.
Laura.roberts@hirecracker.co.uk