Job Advert: Teaching Assistant (Special Needs) - Winsford

Location: Winsford, Cheshire
Position: Teaching Assistant (Special Needs)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Simply Education is delighted to be recruiting for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful, Ofsted Outstanding Special Needs School in Winsford. Oaklands School is a nurturing, child-centred environment, dedicated to helping pupils aged 11 to 17 with moderate learning difficulties thrive both academically and personally.

The school's ethos is built around a “can do” attitude, focusing on continuous improvement and empowering pupils to reach their potential. With a supportive and caring staff team, Oaklands provides an environment where students not only achieve academic success but also gain confidence, self-esteem, and a wealth of positive experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the class teacher to deliver bespoke learning sessions tailored to the individual needs of a small group of 6-7 pupils.

- Foster positive relationships with students, building trust, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

- Support pupils in their day-to-day learning, helping them to overcome challenges and succeed to the best of their ability.

- Contribute to creating a safe, happy, and nurturing learning environment.

About You:

- Prior experience working with children is essential.

- Experience working with special needs children is desirable but not essential - full training and support will be provided.

- A positive, patient, and empathetic approach with the ability to build rapport with students.

- A commitment to working full-time, Monday to Friday.

- A level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are caring, motivated, and ready to be part of a supportive team at a leading special needs school, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.  Alternatively, for an informal chat about Teaching Assistant role please contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich. 

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks