SEN Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

SEN Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

Contract Type: Temporary

Start Date: until August 2027

The Governors of Over Hall Community School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This role involves working under the guidance of the class teacher and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to provide targeted support and promote high-quality inclusive practice across the school.

The Role

The successful candidate will have experience supporting children with special educational needs and will work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver effective provision for pupils with complex needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering interventions in line with pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), both 1:1 and in small groups

• Planning and delivering targeted support programmes

• Supporting sensory needs, including leading sensory circuits

• Promoting inclusion within the classroom and wider school environment

• Building positive relationships with families to support pupil progress and wellbeing

• Working with external agencies and implementing their recommendations to support pupil development

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

• Term time only

About Us

Over Hall Community School is part of Cheshire Academies Trust and is a forward-thinking, creative school. We embrace an Expeditionary Learning approach and promote a strong “crew culture,” where all members of the school community work together as a team.

Our ethos places inclusion and equity at its heart, ensuring every child feels they belong and can succeed. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed team player who is creative, collaborative, and maintains high expectations for all pupils. A good sense of humour is always welcome.

Further Information

Please read the person specification carefully. If you feel you are the candidate we are looking for and would like further information, an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01606 663650 or email: admin@overhall.cheshire.sch.uk.

Safeguarding

Cheshire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers, and third parties are expected to share this commitment. Safer recruitment procedures will be followed, including pre-employment checks, references (requested prior to interview), verification of qualifications, and an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified members of our local community. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will close at 9:00am on the advertised closing date, or earlier if a decision is made to do so.