1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with a highly regarded three-form entry primary school in Widnes that is at the heart of it’s local community as they require an experienced and reliable SEN teaching assistant to join their EYFS team on a full-time temporary basis from 13/04/2026.

Your new role

In this school you will be joining an supportive and experienced EYFS cohort, working in collaboration with a reception class teacher and playing an integral part in the education and development of a young female pupil with SEN. You will be supporting a pupil with a dual diagnosis of ASD and non-verbal on a 1:1 basis. You will promote inclusive practises by tailor learning material to best suit attainment and learning style. You will also:

• Support speech and language development via Makaton and PECs
• Behaviour management: responses to sensory stimuli and movement breaks
• Support with personal/intimate care

What you need to succeed

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Experience working with SEN. ASD and non-verbal is advantageous
• A minimum of 40 days referenceable classroom experience within the last 2 years
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Children’s DBS check

What you’ll get in return

If you are successful in your application you will receive:

• Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term contract
• Free training
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies