SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School (Immediate Start)
Location: Cheshire
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-term / Permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new challenge?
Join a welcoming specialist SEN school in Cheshire, supporting students with neurological and autism-related needs throughout their school day. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while developing your own skills and career.
The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other additional needs.
Work on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, ensuring pupils are fully engaged in learning and achieving their targets.
Collaborate closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to deliver individualised learning plans.
Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
Undertake training and professional development to enhance your SEN expertise.
Provide personal care support when required.
About You
To be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need:
A Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification, or a degree-level education.
Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN or in a care environment.
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting young people.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
A proactive attitude and genuine passion for helping students achieve their full potential.
Why Join Smile Education Northwest?
When you work as an SEN Teaching Assistant through Smile Education Northwest, you will receive:
Fantastic and valuable classroom experience within a supportive SEN school.
A permanent or long-term position offering stability and career growth.
Competitive and transparent pay rates.
A dedicated education consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
Access to CPD and professional training opportunities.
The chance to work with an award-winning education agency that values your development.
How to Apply
If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds perfect for you, apply today via this website or contact Joseph at (url removed) to find out more.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS, barred list, and qualifications verification.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications