Job Description
Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Chester | TalentBoard
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive in a supportive school environment?
TalentBoard is recruiting dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistants for a variety of friendly, well-resourced SEND and mainstream schools across Chester and the surrounding areas. Whether you already have experience supporting children with special educational needs, or you’re bringing transferable skills from care, youth work, coaching, mental health or support roles, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing as a Specialist SEN TA
In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, which may include:
* Autism and communication differences
* Global developmental delay or learning difficulties
* SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) needs
* Sensory processing challenges
* Limited or non-verbal communication
* Physical or mobility needs
Your responsibilities may involve:
* Providing 1:1 support tailored to each pupil’s learning and care plan
* Assisting small groups during structured tasks, interventions or therapy-based activities
* Using visual supports, communication systems and personalised learning approaches
* Helping pupils regulate emotions using calm, trauma-informed strategies
* Encouraging participation in lessons, routines and social interactions
* Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral teams
* Creating a safe, nurturing and predictable environment where every child feels valued
What we’re looking for
You do not need previous school-based SEN experience to apply. We welcome applicants from:
* Care or residential work
* Mental health or support work
* Nursing
* Youth work or mentoring
* Sports coaching or personal training
* Health and social care
We are seeking individuals who are:
* Patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient
* Confident supporting pupils with communication, sensory or behavioural needs
* Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
* Reliable, compassionate and committed to helping children achieve their potential
* Keen to take on training and develop specialist SEN skills
* Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS if not already in place
Why join TalentBoard in Chester?
We support SEN Teaching Assistant roles across Chester, including areas such as Hoole, Upton, Handbridge, Boughton, Vicars Cross, Great Barrow and neighbouring villages.
You’ll benefit from:
* Flexible placements to match your availability
* Both long-term and short-term opportunities
* Weekly competitive pay
* A supportive team of consultants who understand SEN and SEND settings
* Exposure to a wide range of school environments to help you build in-demand SEN experience
* A clear pathway into careers such as SEN Teaching, SEMH Support, Therapy roles, Pastoral work and Behaviour Intervention
If you’re ready to support children with additional needs and begin a rewarding career in SEN education, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to become a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant in Chester with TalentBoard.