SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Chester | Talent Board

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming school environment? Talent Board is seeking dedicated, patient and proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a number of exceptional primary and secondary schools in Chester and the surrounding areas.

If you’re committed to helping children with additional needs thrive both academically and emotionally, this is an incredible opportunity to build a meaningful and fulfilling career in education.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Chester, you will play a vital part in supporting pupils with a range of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning delays, SEMH requirements, sensory needs and more. Your role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 tailored support and small-group intervention to help pupils access learning.
• Assisting with personalised learning plans and adapting classroom activities to suit individual needs.
• Implementing strategies recommended by SENCOs, therapists and class teachers.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social skills and confidence building.
• Creating a calm, structured and encouraging learning environment that celebrates progress.
• Using positive behaviour approaches that promote safety, wellbeing and independence.
• Ensuring that all safeguarding procedures are followed consistently.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome compassionate, resilient and motivated candidates with a passion for SEN support. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs in a school, care or youth setting.
• A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust and meaningful relationships.
• Understanding of SEN strategies, de-escalation approaches and differentiated learning.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to the needs of individual pupils.
• Confidence working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider pastoral teams.
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

A background in care, behaviour support, social work, youth work or coaching is highly valued and often very transferable.

Why Join Talent Board in Chester?

Talent Board is committed to helping SEN professionals grow, succeed and feel supported every step of the way. By joining us, you’ll benefit from:

• Access to a wide variety of SEN Teaching Assistant jobs across Chester, including Hoole, Boughton, Upton, Handbridge, Newton and surrounding areas.
• Flexible placements — full-time, part-time, long-term and short-term opportunities available.
• Weekly pay with competitive rates aligned to SEN experience.
• Supportive consultants who understand SEN settings and prioritise your wellbeing.
• Fantastic opportunities for progression into SEN Specialist roles, behaviour support, HLTA positions or future teacher training.
• The chance to make a life-changing impact on pupils who need consistency, encouragement and specialist support.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you’re passionate about working with children who need extra support and want to build a meaningful career in SEN education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Chester with Talent Board.