Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? Chalk Education is currently recruiting for a specialist primary setting in Chester that supports children who require additional emotional and behavioural guidance to succeed in school.

In this role, you will provide tailored support to pupils with SEN needs, both inside and outside of the classroom. You will assist in managing behaviour, reinforcing individual support plans, and delivering interventions that help pupils develop coping strategies and positive social skills. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

This role would suit someone who:

• Can manage challenging behaviour confidently and calmly
• Has experience within SEN, specialist, or alternative education settings
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Is adaptable, resilient, and emotionally aware
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Has worked in UK schools previously

Essential requirements:

• References that confirm suitability for working with children
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service
• The right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

What we offer:

• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 in vouchers

About Chalk Education
Chalk is a specialist education recruitment agency providing tailored staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We pride ourselves on our honest, relationship-led approach, taking time to understand both our candidates and the environments they thrive in.

We recruit SEND professionals for mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and alternative settings, placing staff into short-term, long-term, and permanent roles nationwide.

Safeguarding & Compliance
Chalk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion and operate fully in line with GDPR regulations.

How to Apply
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Chester, Please contact Hannah on 07538510854 or email hannah.davies@chalkeducation.com