SEN Teaching Assistant in Chester

Why this role matters

Some pupils need more than a lesson plan to thrive – they need someone who notices when they’re overwhelmed, understands when words fail and celebrates the small wins others might miss.

Location & Pay

Location: Saltney & surrounding areas
Pay: £13.68
Contract: Temporary / Supply / Flexible Hours
Benefits: Holiday Pay, Pension Scheme, Ongoing Support

What You’ll Be Doing

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs. You’ll adapt learning activities, help manage behaviour, and provide calm, structured support during the school day.

You’ll Help With

• Supporting learning objectives tailored to individual targets
• Preparing resources like visual timetables, communication tools, or sensory materials
• Spotting early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and responding calmly
• Recording progress and behaviour and feeding back to the teacher or SENDCo
• Promoting independence, confidence and participation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, especially those with additional needs
• Patience, empathy and a calm, confident approach
• A relevant TA or SEND qualification is great, but not essential if you have the right mindset and experience
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A good working knowledge of safeguarding (or willingness to complete training with us)

What You’ll Get In Return

• Flexibility: choose your working days and take school holidays off
• Variety: work across different schools, year groups and with pupils with a range of needs
• Support from your own Account Manager who’s just a call or message away
• Training access to free CPD including behaviour, autism awareness, and Team-Teach
• Weekly pay – clear, consistent rates with no umbrella deductions

Interested?

Send over your CV and we’ll arrange a short call, handle the checks, and help get you into schools where you can make a real difference.

Excell Supply is REC‑registered and an umbrella body for the DBS. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and right‑to‑work checks.