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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 93 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Resource Provision - Ellesmere Port

Location: Ellesmere Port
 Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only
 Contract: Fixed-term initially, with potential to become permanent
 Salary: £93 - 105 p.d. dependent on experience

A forward-thinking and inclusive primary school in the Ellesmere Port area is looking to appoint a caring and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their growing specialist provision team.

This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with additional needs, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), within a dedicated Resource Provision setting. The school is seeking someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will become part of a welcoming and collaborative team committed to creating engaging learning experiences tailored to individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support for pupils with additional learning needs within the Resource Provision
Work closely with class teachers and the wider SEND team to deliver personalised support
Help create a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
Support children's communication, emotional regulation, and social development
Adapt activities and learning approaches to meet individual EHCP targets
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and staffThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASD
A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to supporting learning
Strong communication and teamwork skills
The ability to build trusting relationships with children
A calm and nurturing manner
Experience within a school or specialist provision setting desirable
Knowledge of strategies such as Makaton or Speech and Language support beneficial but not essential
Paediatric First Aid qualification desirableThe School Offers:

A supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
Excellent opportunities for professional development and training
A welcoming and collaborative working environment
Well-resourced SEND and Resource Provision facilities
Opportunities for career progression and wider school experience
Enthusiastic pupils and a caring school communityAcademics is supporting the school with the recruitment process for this opportunity.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role in Ellesmere Port or other Education and Training roles

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