Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Cheshire, Merseyside

Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary

Job Description
Vetro are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist alternative provision, supporting young people whose physical or mental health needs can create barriers to accessing mainstream education. This post offers the chance to make a clear, practical impact every day, working alongside a skilled team focused on improving outcomes for learners at risk of disadvantage.

You’ll help maintain a safe, structured learning environment and provide consistent support that enables pupils to re-engage with education, build confidence, and work towards meaningful qualifications.

As well as across Cheshire, Vetro has a range of other job opportunities available across Liverpool and the Wirral, in a variety of settings.

Key Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning in small groups and 1:1 sessions, helping pupils stay focused, motivated, and included
• Using trauma-informed practice to provide calm, emotionally warm support for learners with SEMH/SEND needs
• Assisting with lesson delivery and differentiated activities aligned to GCSE/A Level, Functional Skills, or personalised learning pathways
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and wellbeing in line with safeguarding and setting expectations
• Working closely with teachers and wider professionals to follow support plans, record progress, and contribute to consistent routines

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• A relevant support/education qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent) or strong demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Experience supporting children or young people in an education, SEND, SEMH, pastoral, or alternative provision setting
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to complete one) and a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with weekly wages and no payroll charges
• Support from an education-led consultant with a personal approach
• Free training opportunities to enhance your skills
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500
• 24-hour online registration with enhanced DBS check
• Holiday pay (weekly or in a holiday pot)
• Contributed pension scheme

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new role in Cheshire, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.