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.