Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Chester | TalentBoard

 

Are you motivated by helping children with additional needs feel understood, supported and able to succeed?

TalentBoard is now recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a number of welcoming primary, secondary and specialist SEND schools across Chester and surrounding areas.

 

Whether you already have experience in SEND or you’re coming from a care, youth support, mental health or community‑based background, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting children who benefit enormously from patient, consistent adults.

 

What You’ll Be Doing as an SEN TA in Chester

 

You’ll be supporting pupils with a wide mix of needs, which may include:

• Autism and social communication differences

• Learning delay or global developmental delay

• SEMH (social, emotional & mental health) needs

• Sensory processing differences

• Limited, delayed or non-verbal communication

• Physical or mobility needs requiring adapted support

 

Your typical day could involve:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support guided by the pupil’s EHCP

• Assisting small groups with structured learning activities

• Using visual aids, assistive communication tools and supportive teaching strategies

• Helping pupils manage emotions through calm, nurturing approaches

• Encouraging engagement in lessons, routines and social interactions

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral leads

• Creating a predictable, safe and positive learning environment

 

This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a genuine impact and enjoys supporting young people who rely on strong, trusting relationships.

 

Who We’re Looking For

 

You do not need previous school experience — we welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:

• Care or residential support

• Mental health, wellbeing or therapy-related services

• Youth work, mentoring or family support

• Social care and community services

• Sports coaching, outdoor education or activity leadership

• Support roles with children or adults with additional needs

 

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Patient, warm and compassionate

• Confident supporting communication, sensory or behavioural needs

• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure

• Ready to learn and develop specialist SEN knowledge

• Reliable, consistent and committed to helping children grow

• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS if required

 

Why Work With TalentBoard in Chester?

 

We support a variety of schools across Chester and nearby areas.

 

You’ll receive:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay

• Flexible placements to fit your availability

• Long-term and short-term opportunities

• Free, high-quality SEND training and CPD

• A dedicated consultant who knows Chester’s SEN landscape

• Routes into future roles such as Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Practitioner, Pastoral Support or SEN Teacher

 

Apply Today

 

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and join a supportive local team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and availability to start your journey as a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant in Chester with TalentBoard.