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Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Chester | TalentBoard
Are you motivated by helping children with additional needs feel understood, supported and able to succeed?
TalentBoard is now recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a number of welcoming primary, secondary and specialist SEND schools across Chester and surrounding areas.
Whether you already have experience in SEND or you’re coming from a care, youth support, mental health or community-based background, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting children who benefit enormously from patient, consistent adults.
What You’ll Be Doing as an SEN TA in Chester
You’ll be supporting pupils with a wide mix of needs, which may include:
* Autism and social communication differences
* Learning delay or global developmental delay
* SEMH (social, emotional & mental health) needs
* Sensory processing differences
* Limited, delayed or non-verbal communication
* Physical or mobility needs requiring adapted support
Your typical day could involve:
* Providing tailored 1:1 support guided by the pupil’s EHCP
* Assisting small groups with structured learning activities
* Using visual aids, assistive communication tools and supportive teaching strategies
* Helping pupils manage emotions through calm, nurturing approaches
* Encouraging engagement in lessons, routines and social interactions
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral leads
* Creating a predictable, safe and positive learning environment
This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a genuine impact and enjoys supporting young people who rely on strong, trusting relationships.
Who We’re Looking For
You do not need previous school experience — we welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:
* Care or residential support
* Mental health, wellbeing or therapy-related services
* Youth work, mentoring or family support
* Social care and community services
* Sports coaching, outdoor education or activity leadership
* Support roles with children or adults with additional needs
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
* Patient, warm and compassionate
* Confident supporting communication, sensory or behavioural needs
* Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure
* Ready to learn and develop specialist SEN knowledge
* Reliable, consistent and committed to helping children grow
* Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS if required
Why Work With TalentBoard in Chester?
We support a variety of schools across Chester and nearby areas. xsngvjr
You’ll receive:
* Competitive weekly PAYE pay
* Flexible placements to fit your availability
* Long-term and short-term opportunities
* Free, high-quality SEND training and CPD
* A dedicated consultant who knows Chester’s SEN landscape
* Routes into future roles such as Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Practitioner, Pastoral Support or SEN Teacher
Apply Today
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and join a supportive local team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and availability to start your journey as a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant in Chester with TalentBoard.