Job Description

URGENT VACANCY

Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEND Support | 5 DAYS A WEEK

Location:

Ellesmere Port

Contract Type:

Permanent, term time only

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Salary:

Annualised salary including paid school holidays

Additional Earnings:

Opportunities through Vara holiday camps

The Role

We are urgently recruiting a committed, patient, and nurturing

Teaching Assistant

to provide

1:1 SEND support within KS1

.

This is a

long term, permanent role

directly employed by

Vara Sports and Education

, not a day to day supply position. Consistency is essential, and we are looking for someone who can build a strong, trusting relationship with the child and school staff.

You will work

full school days (8:30am-3:30pm)

in one of our partner primary schools in

Ellesmere Port

, supporting the pupil to access learning, develop independence, and build confidence.

Salary & Contract Information

Permanent, term time only role paid on an

annualised salary

Salary for this academic year is based on the remaining weeks of the academic year and spread evenly across the months to ensure stable monthly pay From

September 2026

, this role moves onto a

full annual salary

, covering the full academic year plus paid school holidays
Essential Qualities

Experience supporting children with SEND (1:1 experience preferred) Calm, patient, and consistent approach Confidence supporting learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation Positive, resilient, and child focused Strong communication skills with staff, parents, and professionals Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one Commitment to long term consistency
Key Responsibilities

1:1 Pupil Support

Build a positive, trusting relationship Provide consistent 1:1 SEND support Support access to learning and daily routines Promote independence, confidence, and engagement Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour Follow guidance from the SENCO and class teacher

Support for Teaching Staff

Adapt and prepare resources where required Provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCO Follow SEND, behaviour, and safeguarding policies Work collaboratively with staff and external professionals

Support for the School

Help maintain a safe and structured learning environment Support class based needs when required Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies
About Vara Sports and Education

This is a

permanent role directly employed by Vara Sports and Education

.

We are one of the largest private education organisations in the North West, supporting

over 12,000 children every week

. We do not operate as a supply agency. We place staff into

stable, long term roles

with real development opportunities.

What Vara Offers

Clear career progression pathways Fully funded qualifications worth up to 12,000 Opportunities for additional income through holiday camps Supportive, experienced leadership Strong team culture Long term stability
Safeguarding

This role is subject to

Safer Recruitment checks

, including

enhanced DBS

, references, and vetting. The successful candidate must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance

Pay: 10.00-13.68 per hour

Expected hours: 27 - 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ellesmere Port CH66 2JT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a DBS on the update service, paper copy or you require one? Have you worked as a TA before? If you have, please state the schools you have worked at below. Do you have a Level 3 Early Years qualification or an equivalent childcare qualification? If so, please state title of the qualification and the year you completed it.
Experience:

working with children: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person