About this role

SEN Teaching Assistant - Building Positive Relationships

Location

Halton, Cheshire

Pay

£95-£105 per day

Contract

Full-Time | Long-Term

Start Date

ASAP

For some children, school can be a place where they struggle to fit in, keep up or feel understood.

Having a trusted adult who listens, encourages and consistently shows up for them can make an enormous difference.

We're looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming educational setting in Halton, supporting children with additional needs who benefit from positive relationships, reassurance and individual attention.

This is an opportunity to become a familiar, supportive presence in a young person's school day, helping them feel secure enough to participate, learn and develop confidence.

You'll work with pupils who may have autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, communication challenges or sensory differences.

Your responsibilities will include

Providing one-to-one and small-group SEND support.

Building trusting, professional relationships with pupils.

Helping children feel included and valued within school.

Supporting classroom learning and individual activities.

Encouraging positive interactions and friendships.

Helping pupils manage worries, frustrations and difficult emotions.

Supporting EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.

Using reassurance, consistency and positive reinforcement.

Helping children develop confidence and self-esteem.

Supporting transitions and changes to daily routines.

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.

Monitoring progress and celebrating individual achievements.

Your ability to build trust will be just as important as your ability to support learning.

You might already work as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Children's Support Worker or Care Assistant.

We're looking for someone who

Has experience working with children or young people.

Is approachable, patient and emotionally resilient.

Enjoys building meaningful professional relationships.

Understands the importance of consistency and trust.

Can encourage pupils without putting them under unnecessary pressure.

Remains calm and supportive during challenging situations.

Communicates effectively with teachers and colleagues.

Has a genuine interest in SEND and inclusive education.

Experience supporting autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs would be particularly valuable.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is required.

£95-£105 per day.

Full-time, long-term opportunity.

Immediate/ASAP start.

Experience supporting a variety of SEND needs.

Opportunities to develop relationship-based support strategies.

Valuable experience working alongside education professionals.

Opportunities to strengthen your SEND knowledge.

Experience that could support progression into specialist SEND, pastoral support or teaching roles.

A child who previously avoided school begins looking forward to coming in.

A pupil who rarely asks for help starts reaching out.

Someone who felt isolated begins joining in with their classmates.

These changes often begin with one positive, consistent relationship.

If you're looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant role in Halton and want to help children feel supported, included and capable of succeeding, apply today with your CV.

Teaching Assistant - Full Time

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