1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Chester

Academics; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant for a supportive primary school in Chester. This temporary post offers potential for long-term extension and requires full-time commitment to support one pupil with additional needs.

The role focuses on helping the pupil access learning, develop confidence and feel included, with responsibilities including 1:1 support, adapting activities, promoting independence, managing transitions, and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a pupil with SEND.
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis is desirable.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Strong safeguarding and inclusion understanding is important.
• A Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent is desirable, but relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist with transitions and changes to routine.
• Help the pupil access the wider curriculum.
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND awareness

Calm demeanor

Excellent communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Chester

Location: Chester

Start: ASAP

Contract: Temporary, with potential for long-term

Full-time

One child. One relationship. A huge difference.

Academics are currently working with a supportive primary school in Chester seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide consistent support to a pupil with additional needs.

This isn't simply about classroom support. The successful candidate will become an important part of a child's school experience, helping them access learning, develop confidence and feel included within the wider classroom.

The role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist with transitions and changes to routine.
• Help the pupil access the wider curriculum.
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil.

This school is looking for someone who sees the child before the need and can provide patient, consistent support every day.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND.
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis - desirable.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to recognise when a child needs additional reassurance or support.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusion.
• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent - desirable, but relevant experience will also be considered.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy