SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
Join a Supportive Primary School Through Excell Supply
Excell Supply is recruiting a compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Widnes. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) and help them thrive in an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs. You will help create a positive learning environment, promote independence, and support pupils both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
- Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
- Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Encourage pupil engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals where required.
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Experience working with children, preferably within a primary school setting.
- Experience supporting children with SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
- Relevant SEN training or experience.
- First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential).
What Excell Supply Offers
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Flexible work opportunities.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s lives.
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: £95.00-£100.00 per day
Work Location: In person
