Description
Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (Runcorn)
Location: Runcorn
Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Weekdays (Flexible, as required)
Contract Type: Part-time, as needed basis
Simply Education is currently seeking a reliable, patient and professional Teaching Assistant to support our Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision within a primary school setting in Runcorn. This role is ideally suited to candidates seeking part-time work on a flexible basis, such as one or two days per week, in line with school requirements.
Role Summary
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), supporting their educational, emotional, and physical development. The role involves working under the direction of teaching staff to ensure pupils can access the curriculum and school activities in a safe and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide general classroom support to pupils with additional needs
Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions as directed by the teacher
Support with communication, behaviour management, and sensory regulation
Contribute to creating a supportive and structured learning environment
Candidate Requirements
A genuine interest in supporting children with special educational needs
Ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
A full 10-year employment history
Two professional references covering the last two years
An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
To Apply / For More Information
If you are interested in this position or would like an informal discussion, please contact Emma, SEND Consultant at the Simply Education – Cheshire Branch
Simply Education is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks
