SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Chester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access (2500+ courses)

Top 100 employer (Sunday Times)

Flexible working options

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Chester to support students aged 5-19 with ASD. The role involves 1:1 support and working in small groups, following the school’s routines and safeguarding policies.

The position starts after October half term and continues up to Christmas 2026, with school hours from 8:45am to 3:45pm. It offers flexibility across daily supply, longer contracts, and potential permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Proof of Right to Work (passport or birth cert)
• CV covering 10 years of education or employment
• Fully enhanced DBS certificate or willing to process one

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis in small classes
• Contribute to a positive learning environment for students with ASD
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and behaviour management

Skills

ASD support

1:1 support

Teaching assistant

Education

10 years education/employment

Job description

Job Overview

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for SEND Teaching Assistants for an excellent SEND School in Chester! The school we are working with are heavily focused on supporting pupils from ages 5 - 19 with ASD. The school are looking for committed SEND specialist learning mentors to support pupils on a 1:1 basis in small classes. The role is due to start after October half term and will continue up until Christmas 2026. The schools working hours are 8:45am to 3:45pm.

Requirements

• Proof of Right to Work, this could be your Passport or Birth Certificate.
• A CV that covers 10 years of education or employment.
• A fully enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to process one with us.
• (We will refund the cost of the DBS)

Benefits

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.