SEN Teaching Assistants

Desian Education is supporting a mainstream primary school in Widnes and looking to appoint experienced and motivated SEN teaching assistants for full‑time long‑term contracts starting from September. The school has a large percentage of SEN intake and will match each assistant with a specific pupil for 1:1 support.

• Play a vital role in the education, development and inclusion of a specific pupil with SEND.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies (traffic light systems, sensory play, now & next, etc.).
• Use PECs, Makaton and other visual references to encourage communication.
• Work in collaboration with external professionals including occupational therapists, educational psychologists and SALT.
• Act as the main point of contact throughout the school day, including meeting the pupil at the school gate and walking them back to their home at the end of the day.
• Support during break and lunch times.

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Relevant referenceable experience supporting children with SEND in a classroom or residential environment.
• A passion for supporting young people with additional needs and making a positive impact on their development.
• Ability to commit to a full‑time contract of 32.5 hours per week.
• Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate (willingness to obtain).

• Free training.
• Long‑term contract with opportunity to gain a permanent contract.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Full holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to exclusive vacancies.
• Refer a friend scheme.