SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90.0 to £105.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £90 - £105 per day dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 0BA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4752081_1764678730 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting an extremely inclusive and supportive mainstream primary school in Ellesmere Port as they are looking for an experienced and reliable teaching assistant to join their team on a temporary basis from January. This is a full-time contract that will last the rest of the academic year where you will play an integral part in the education of a select group of pupils across KS1 and KS2 with EHCP's.
You will work in collaboration with class teachers and the SENCO to devise and deliver comprehensive interventions in required area's for pupils with SEN. These interventions will include ELSA, speech and language and behavioural support. Other duties will include:
- Supporting during break and lunch times
- Direct liaison with the SENCO and head teacher on pupil progress, including recognising key milestones and giving valid input during meetings
- Completing personal/intimate care
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK, a minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience within the last 2 years, and:
- Have experience supporting pupils with SEN (experience within a resource provision, SEND school or residential service is advantageous)
- Be able to commit to a long-term full-time contract consisting of 32.5 hours per week
- Having and NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential
What you'll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of amazing benefits, that include:
- Free training
- Upfront cost of DBS covered
- Long-term contact
- Company pension scheme
- Full holiday entitlement
- Competitive rate of pay
- Access to exclusive vacancies
- Refer a Friend scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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