Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant (ENB-GRADTA-CH66) Ellesmere Port, England

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN) – Cheshire

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Pay Rate: £83.33 - £97.55 per day (dependant on payroll choice at interview)

Start Date: 24th February or April starts available

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives, then becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Simply Education is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students in SEN settings across Cheshire. This role will provide invaluable experience and professional development.

The Role of a Graduate Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support children with additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential. Your duties will include:

• Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated and inclusive learning tailored to individual student needs
• Providing one-to-one or small-group intervention support for students with additional needs
• Supporting with break and lunchtime supervision to ensure student well-being and safeguarding
• Preparing engaging, multi-sensory, and scaffolded learning resources
• Encouraging social-emotional learning (SEL) and development through structured activities
• Assisting with classroom behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies
• Supporting students with personal care needs and sensory regulation strategies if required
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other education professionals to ensure holistic student support

What We’re Looking For:

To be successful in this role, a Graduate Teaching Assistant should have:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
• A patient, nurturing, and trauma-informed approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, adaptable, and creative mindset for working with children with diverse needs
• A passion for inclusive education and differentiated learning
• The ability to commit to a full school day from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (part-time and full-time roles available)

Benefits of Working in a Special Needs School:

• Rewarding Career – Help students overcome challenges and achieve their goals
• Valuable Experience – Gain hands-on experience in SEN education, ideal for those considering teaching or psychology
• Supportive Environment – Work within a highly collaborative and well-resourced team
• Career Progression – Opportunities for specialist training, CPD, and professional development
• Every Day is Different – No two days are the same, making this a dynamic, engaging, and fulfilling role

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting students in alternative educational settings, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (either online or in person) and complete relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form.