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.