SEND Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time |
SEND Teaching Assistant – Ellesmere Port
Excell Supply is currently recruiting passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools across Ellesmere Port and the surrounding areas.
Whether you are seeking flexible day-to-day work, long-term placements, or a permanent role, Excell Supply offers a variety of opportunities to suit your experience and availability.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide valuable support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential within a supportive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with SEND on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
- Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions.
- Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and physical needs.
- Help create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
- Monitor and record pupil progress where required.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.
- Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
- A patient, caring, and empathetic approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Why Work with Excell Supply?
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Long-term and permanent positions available.
- Dedicated consultant support.
- Free access to training and professional development.
- Referral bonus scheme.
- Opportunities across a wide network of schools and educational settings.
Safeguarding Statement
Excell Supply is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.
If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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Pay: From £14.24 per hour
Work Location: In person
