Specialist Teaching Assistant

Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant needed
SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Location:

Ellesmere Port

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Full-time, long-term (with potential to become permanent)

Teacher Active are proud to be working with a specialist secondary school in the Ellesmere Port/Neston area who are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their talented team.

The setting supports young people aged 11–16 with a wide range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties, and learning differences. The school provides a safe, structured and highly nurturing environment, with a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, personalised support, and positive behaviour. Staff work closely together to promote independence, build confidence and enable pupils to make academic and personal progress at their own pace.

We are looking for a committed SEND Teaching Assistant who can provide 1:1 and small-group support, help deliver tailored learning activities, and build strong relationships with pupils. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and supportive team who are passionate about improving outcomes for their students.

The role will involve:

Supporting pupils with additional needs throughout the school day

Helping to deliver planned activities and interventions

Working closely with class teachers and pastoral staff

Encouraging engagement, social skills and positive behaviour

Providing emotional reassurance and building trust with learners

Assisting with classroom organisation and lesson preparation

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or SEND – this is essential

Bring patience, resilience and a calm approach

Have strong communication skills and be able to build rapport quickly

Be flexible, proactive and a positive team member

Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their potential

What Teacher Active can offer:

Competitive pay rates

A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

The chance to make a real difference in a rewarding school environment

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

To apply , please send your CV to (url removed), or contact zoe on (phone number removed) for more information

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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