Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Ellesmere Port | TalentBoard

 

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing school environment? TalentBoard is looking for Specialist SEN Teaching Assistants to join a range of warm, inclusive primary and secondary schools across Ellesmere Port.

 

If you have experience in SEND — or transferable skills from care, youth work, mental health, coaching, or support roles — this could be the perfect opportunity to begin or grow your SEN career.

 

⭐ What You’ll Be Doing as an SEN TA in Ellesmere Port

 

You’ll work closely with pupils who have a variety of special educational needs, including:

• Autism and communication differences

• Learning delays or global developmental delay

• SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) needs

• Sensory processing challenges

• Non‑verbal or limited communication

• Physical or mobility needs requiring adapted support

 

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 personalised support aligned with each pupil’s EHCP

• Assisting small groups with structured learning tasks or interventions

• Using visuals, communication tools and supportive teaching strategies

• Helping pupils regulate emotions using calm, trauma-informed approaches

• Encouraging engagement in lessons, routines and social activities

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral staff

• Creating a predictable, nurturing environment where pupils can feel safe, valued and understood

 

This is a deeply rewarding role where you can make a long-lasting difference to the lives of children who truly benefit from consistent, caring support.

 

⭐ Who We’re Looking For

 

No previous school-based SEN experience is required — we welcome applicants from:

• Care or residential support

• Mental health or wellbeing roles

• Youth work, mentoring or family support

• Health and social care

• Community work, sports coaching or activity leadership

• Support work in children’s or adult services

 

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient

• Confident supporting communication, sensory or behavioural needs

• Reliable, consistent and committed to helping children succeed

• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team

• Willing to learn and develop specialist SEN skills

• Happy to complete an Enhanced DBS if required

 

⭐ Why Work With TalentBoard in Ellesmere Port?

 

We have opportunities across the Ellesmere Port area, including Great Sutton, Whitby, Overpool, Little Sutton, and surrounding neighbourhoods.

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay

• Flexible placements to suit your schedule

• Long-term and short-term roles available

• Free access to high-quality SEND CPD training

• A friendly consultant who understands local schools and SEN settings

• Regular opportunities to build experience in both mainstream and specialist provisions

 

You’ll also have pathways into roles such as SEN Teacher, SEMH Practitioner, Pastoral Support, Behaviour Mentor and Therapy Assistant.

 

⭐ Apply Today

 

If you’re ready to join a supportive team and help children with additional needs reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply today with your CV and availability to become a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant in Ellesmere Port with TalentBoard.