SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a skilled SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Runcorn. The position involves delivering support to students with Special Educational Needs, engaging in collaborative efforts with teachers and parents. Candidates should possess relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a positive approach to inclusivity. Join a warm and welcoming school, dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for SEND students.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay via PAYE

Personal Consultant support

Choice and variety of roles

myTP digital services for easy admin

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND in education.
• Can deliver a calm, empathetic and positive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to students with SEND needs.
• Work both 1:1 and in small group settings.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to enhance educational experiences.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Calm and empathetic approach

Experience working with SEND

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

Teaching Personnel

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Start: September 2025

Schedule: Full Time

Location: Runcorn (WA7)

Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

We are seeking a skilled SEND teaching assistant to join a warm and welcoming school within the Runcorn community. This full-time position involves providing dedicated support to students with SEND needs, working both 1:1 and in small group settings to help enhance their educational experience.

The Special Educational Needs Coordinator adopts a collaborative approach, working closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to meet the individual needs of each child. The school collaborates with external professionals to provide specialized support and interventions, ensuring that SEND students receive the appropriate assistance to enhance their learning experiences.

The ideal candidate:

• Experience working with SEND previously in education
• Can deliver a calm, empathetic and positive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualifications are desirable

Why join Teaching Personnel?

• Excellent rates of pay via PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• Personal Consultant on hand to assist your journey
• Choice and variety – giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
• myTP – digital services making admin and communication easy

Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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