Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Ellesmere Port TalentBoardAre you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing school environment? TalentBoard is looking for Specialist SEN Teaching Assistants to join a range of warm, inclusive primary and secondary schools across Ellesmere Port.If you have experience in SEND - or transferable skills from care, youth work, mental health, coaching, or support roles - this could be the perfect opportunity to begin or grow your SEN career. What You''ll Be Doing as an SEN TA in Ellesmere PortYou''ll work closely with pupils who have a variety of special educational needs, including:Autism and communication differencesLearning delays or global developmental delaySEMH (social, emotional and mental health) needsSensory processing challengesNon-verbal or limited communicationPhysical or mobility needs requiring adapted supportYour day-to-day responsibilities may include:Providing 1:1 personalised support aligned with each pupil''s EHCPAssisting small groups with structured learning tasks or interventionsUsing visuals, communication tools and supportive teaching strategiesHelping pupils regulate emotions using calm, trauma-informed approachesEncouraging engagement in lessons, routines and social activitiesWorking collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral staffCreating a predictable, nurturing environment where pupils can feel safe, valued and understoodThis is a deeply rewar