SEND Teaching Assistant in Chester)

Academics Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Chester is seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join a growing primary school provision. You will support pupils with additional needs, including ASD, both in the classroom and in Resource Provision settings, helping them access learning in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork with teachers and the SEND team, building relationships with pupils and families, and adapting activities to meet EHCP targets while promoting independence and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, especially ASD.
• Calm, nurturing and patient approach.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children.

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 to meet individual EHCP targets.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Chester

Location: Chester

Salary: £95 - 105 p.d. dependent on experience

A forward-thinking and inclusive primary school in the Chester 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 both the classroom and mainstream Resource Provision settings. 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 of the SEND Teaching Assistant

• 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 staff

The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant 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 desirableAccess to the Chester area

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