1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – EYFS, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting a dedicated and nurturing 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil within an EYFS setting at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Chester. This full-time role is due to start in September and is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early childhood development and supporting pupils with additional needs.

The school is a well-established, community-focused primary setting with a strong inclusive ethos and supportive leadership team. Staff are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a full-time position, starting in September.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for an EYFS pupil with communication difficulties
• Supporting the child’s speech, language, and interaction development
• Implementing personalised strategies to meet the pupil’s individual needs
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Supporting engagement in play-based and structured learning activities
• Encouraging social interaction and emotional regulation
• Monitoring progress and contributing to observations and reports
• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly communication needs
• An understanding of early speech and language development
• A patient, calm, and caring approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with young children
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A genuine passion for supporting children in the early years

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.