Primary Teaching Assistant

Location:

Widnes, Cheshire
Hourly Rate: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Start Date:

Easter 2026 (or sooner if available)
Position:
Full-time & Part-time options available

Make a Real Difference Supporting Children in KS1 SEND

Are you passionate about helping young children thrive?
Aspire People are excited to partner with a welcoming primary school in Widnes with an inclusive KS1 SEND base, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an ideal role for someone who loves seeing children grow in confidence, independence, and academic skills.

The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported to reach their full potential. You will play a key role in helping pupils succeed both academically and socially, making a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide 1:1 or small group support to KS1 students with SEND, tailoring your approach to each child's needs.

* Support children with challenges such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and communication needs.

* Collaborate with teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans, targeted interventions, and behaviour strategies.

* Use creative, sensory, and play-based activities to help students engage in learning.

* Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and independence.

* Build strong partnerships with families, staff, and external professionals to ensure holistic support.

Who We're Looking For

* Experience working with children, ideally in primary or SEND settings (care or residential experience also considered).

* Patient, compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

* Skilled in building trusting relationships with students requiring additional support.

* A team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals.

* Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the overall wellbeing of all students.

* Must provide professional references and either hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Aspire People

* Dedicated consultant support with SEND expertise to guide you throughout your placement.

* Competitive pay: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience.

* Access to SEND-focused CPD and training to further develop your skills.

* Opportunities to work in rewarding primary and SEND settings across Widnes and Cheshire.

* Generous refer-a-friend bonuses: £100 for TAs, £250 for Teachers.

Additional Information

* Working hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (full-time and part-time options available)

* Free parking and excellent public transport links

If you are a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant ready to support children in a KS1 SEND base, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Apply now and join a school that values every child's potential.

INDTA

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks