Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Required
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week

Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN from EYFS – KS2 at a school in Widnes. This Teaching Assistant role is full-time ideally but part time hours will be considered.

The ideal candidate for the Teaching Assistant position will have previous experience working with children with Severe Learning Difficulties.

Key Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:

  • Support pupils with Autism and other Special Educational Needs to access the curriculum and engage in learning
  • Assist in managing challenging behaviours using appropriate strategies and interventions
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver personalised learning support as a proactive Teaching Assistant
  • Implement behaviour management plans and support positive behaviour throughout the school day
  • Assist pupils’ communication needs using tools such as PECs or other visual aids.
  • Support pupils’ social, emotional, and developmental needs in line with individual education plans (IEPs)
  • Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and support ongoing assessment
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment in your role as a Teaching Assistant

Requirements for the Teaching Assistant role:

  • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., NCFE, CACHE, NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) is desirable
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Recent experience working with children within the last two years
  • Experience supporting pupils with Autism and special educational needs
  • Excellent understanding of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks
  • Previous experience working across KS3, KS4, and KS5 is advantageous
  • Ability to provide two professional references from recent roles working with children
  • Hold a current DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
  • Training or experience in PECs, TEACCH, or Team Teach is desirable

What Exclusive Education offers Teaching Assistants:

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Direct links to local schools
  • Dedicated consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Commitment to quality, safeguarding, and compliance
  • Fast and efficient clearance process

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role or other teaching and support opportunities, please send your CV to enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk.

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, call us on 01925 594940 to explore other available opportunities for Teaching Assistants.

You’ll be joining an experienced team of education specialists focused solely on the Special Educational Needs sector, supporting Teaching Assistants every step of the way.

Know someone looking for work as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor in the North West? Refer them to Exclusive Education and earn £50 worth of vouchers*.

 

Primary Teacher

Primary Teachers
Location: Halton
Positions: Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 (Short-Term & Long-Term Roles)
Contract Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)

Exclusive Education is currently recruiting Primary Teachers to join a range of supportive and welcoming primary schools across Halton. Whether you’re looking to build experience in Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, we have opportunities to suit your preferences—offering both short-term supply roles and long-term placements.

These roles are ideal for any anyone who is ready to lead a classroom and make a positive impact from day one. You’ll be working in friendly, lively, and inclusive school settings that value creativity, commitment, and a strong passion for teaching.

To be considered for these roles as a Primary Teacher, you must:

  • Hold a relevant teaching qualification with QTS (e.g. PGCE, B.Ed., BA Hons with QTS)
  • Be eligible to work in the UK
  • Have experience working with children (school placements included)
  • Be able to provide two references covering the last two years, ideally from placements or child-related settings
  • Hold a current DBS registered to the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of students.
  • Foster a positive learning environment through effective behaviour management techniques.
  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and development.
  • Assess and evaluate student performance, providing feedback and support as needed.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational programs and share best practices.
  • Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes early childhood education principles

As a Primary Teacher working with Exclusive Education, you’ll benefit from:

  • Competitive daily pay rates
  • Direct access to local schools actively recruiting ECTs
  • A dedicated consultant available 24/7 for support
  • A quick and efficient registration and clearance process
  • A commitment to safeguarding and quality placements

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher or looking for your first role or seeking variety and experience across different year groups, we can help you take the next step in your teaching journey.

If this particular role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, contact us on 01925 594940 to find out about other opportunities we have available for Primary Teachers across the region.

We are a specialist education agency with consultants who focus solely on the Primary sector.
Know someone else looking for a teaching role? Refer a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor and receive £50 in vouchers when they register and work with us! *

 

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job Role – 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location – St. Helen’s

Start Date – ASAP

Salary – £92 per day

Are you a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in St. Helen’s who are offering a long-term, full-time role to start immediately until Easter. This role will be to support with KS1 on a one-to-one basis.

What we offer:

  • Full-time position (Monday to Friday)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help with learning.
  • Offer emotional and pastoral support to students to improve their confidence and self-esteem.
  • Help students with organisational skills, study techniques, and goal setting.
  • Support students with specific learning needs, including those with SEN (Special Educational Needs).
  • Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
  • Work closely with teachers and parents to track and review student progress.
  • Contribute to the development of strategies to enhance student learning and well-being.

What we require:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students
  • A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting student development.
  • A good understanding of the challenges some students face in learning and the strategies that can support them.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of students.
  • A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding.
  • At least 6 months experience within the last 2 years ideally working with children and Special Educational Needs
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940

Learning Support Assistant

Job Role – Learning Support Assistant

Location – St. Helen’s

Start Date – ASAP

Salary – £92 per day

Are you a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in St. Helen’s who are offering a long-term, full-time role to start immediately until February half-term with the potential to be extended until Summer. This role would be within the Designated Provision.

What we offer:

  • Full-time position (Monday to Friday)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help with learning.
  • Offer emotional and pastoral support to students to improve their confidence and self-esteem.
  • Help students with organisational skills, study techniques, and goal setting.
  • Support students with specific learning needs, including those with SEN (Special Educational Needs).
  • Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
  • Work closely with teachers and parents to track and review student progress.
  • Contribute to the development of strategies to enhance student learning and well-being.

What we require:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students
  • A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting student development.
  • A good understanding of the challenges some students face in learning and the strategies that can support them.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of students.
  • A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding.
  • At least 6 months experience within the last 2 years ideally working with children and Special Educational Needs
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940

PPA Teacher

Job Role – PPA Teacher

Location – Huyton 

Start Date – ASAP

Salary – From £110 depending on experience

Are you a passionate and dedicated Classroom Teacher looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in Huyton who are offering an ongoing part-time role to start immediately.

What we offer:

  • Part-time position (3/4 days a week – days can be negotiable and half days may be needed)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of pupils
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and growth
  • Utilise effective communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Manage pupil behaviour through established strategies and techniques
  • Assess and evaluate pupil progress, providing feedback to support their development
  • Maintain professional standards and adhere to QTS requirements in all teaching practices

What we require:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • At least 6 months teaching experience within the last 2 years ideally within KS1 and KS2
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Role – Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location – St. Helen’s

Start Date – January

Salary – £92 per day

Are you a passionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in St. Helen’s who are offering a long-term, full-time role to start in January until February Half-Term with a view to extend. This role will be to support within the SEN Designated Provision supporting a range wide of Special Educational Needs.

What we offer:

  • Full-time position (Monday to Friday)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to students who require additional help with learning.
  • Offer emotional and pastoral support to students to improve their confidence and self-esteem.
  • Help students with organisational skills, study techniques, and goal setting.
  • Support students with specific learning needs, including those with SEN (Special Educational Needs).
  • Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
  • Work closely with teachers and parents to track and review student progress.
  • Contribute to the development of strategies to enhance student learning and well-being.

What we require:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students
  • A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting student development.
  • A good understanding of the challenges some students face in learning and the strategies that can support them.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of students.
  • Team Teach is a bonus, but not essential.
  • A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding.
  • At least 6 months experience within the last 2 years ideally working with children and Special Educational Needs
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940

Key Stage 1 Teacher

Job Role – Key Stage 1 Teacher Needed

Location – Ashton-in-Makerfield

Start Date – January

Salary – From £110+ depending on experience

Are you a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 1 Teacher looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in Ashton-in-Makerfield who are offering a long-term, full-time role within the Year 2 class to start in January until Summer. This is a small class with Behavioural Needs and will need experience supporting with Challenging Behaviour. Team Teach is a bonus, but not essential.

What we offer:

  • Full-time position (Monday to Friday)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of pupils
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and growth
  • Utilise effective communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Manage pupil behaviour through established strategies and techniques
  • Assess and evaluate pupil progress, providing feedback to support their development
  • Maintain professional standards and adhere to QTS requirements in all teaching practices

What we require:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • At least 6 months teaching experience within the last 2 years ideally within KS2
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940

PPA Teacher

Job Role – PPA Teacher

Location – Billinge

Start Date – January 

Salary – From £110+ depending on experience

Are you a passionate and dedicated Classroom Teacher looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in Billinge who are offering a long-term, part-time role to start in January until Summer.

What we offer:

  • Part-time position (3/4 days a week – days can be negotiable)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of pupils
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and growth
  • Utilise effective communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Manage pupil behaviour through established strategies and techniques
  • Assess and evaluate pupil progress, providing feedback to support their development
  • Maintain professional standards and adhere to QTS requirements in all teaching practices

What we require:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • At least 6 months teaching experience within the last 2 years ideally within KS1 and KS2
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location – Ashton-in-Makerfield

Start Date – ASAP

Are you a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in Ashton-in-Makerfield who are offering a long-term, full-time role to start ASAP until at least February half term. This role would be to support a pupil in Year 3 with Special Educational Needs.

What we offer:

  • Full-time position (Monday to Friday)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Encourage positive behaviour and manage behaviour using effective intervention methods when needed.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help with learning.
  • Offer emotional and pastoral support to students to improve their confidence and self-esteem.
  • Help students with organisational skills, study techniques, and goal setting.
  • Support students with specific learning needs, including those with SEN (Special Educational Needs).
  • Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
  • Work closely with teachers and parents to track and review student progress.
  • Contribute to the development of strategies to enhance student learning and well-being.

What we require:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs in particular Challenging Behaviour
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students
  • A compassionate and proactive approach to supporting student development.
  • A good understanding of the challenges some students face in learning and the strategies that can support them.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of students.
  • A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding.
  • At least 6 months experience within the last 2 years ideally working with children and Special Educational Needs
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940

Year 2 Teacher

Location – Ashton-in-Makerfield

Start Date – ASAP

Are you a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 1 Teacher looking for a rewarding new role? We want you to join a fantastic school in Ashton-in-Makerfield who are offering a long-term, full-time role to start ASAP until at least February half term.

What we offer:

  • Full-time position (Monday to Friday)
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated Consultants available 24/7 to support your employment needs
  • Fast clearance process for a smooth start
  • Friendly, supportive school environment

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of pupils
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and growth
  • Utilise effective communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Manage pupil behaviour through established strategies and techniques
  • Assess and evaluate pupil progress, providing feedback to support their development
  • Maintain professional standards and adhere to QTS requirements in all teaching practices

What we require:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • At least 6 months teaching experience within the last 2 years ideally within KS2
  • Enhanced DBS check on the online update service or willing to get one
  • Ability to provide two professional childcare references within the last 2 years

If you’re ready to inspire young minds and advance your teaching career, apply today through emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk or by calling on 01925 594940