1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism/SEMH (Long-Term)

Academics Ltd; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants for temporary full-time short- and long-term roles across client primary schools, SEN schools, and SEN provisions in Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding Cheshire East.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality 1:1 support, helping learners develop essential skills, and implementing tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation and independence. Candidates should have DBS or be willing to apply, plus a good literacy/numeracy level.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Calm, resilient and able to remain consistent under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to build trusting relationships and implement clear structures and routines.
• Willing to travel to partnership schools in the Cheshire East area.
• Full-time availability (Mon-Fri) to provide consistent support for the learner.
• DBS Enhanced check with Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS (cost applies).
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality 1:1 support/interventions for learners with a range of additional needs (Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, SEMH).
• Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
• Implement tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and external agencies when needed.
• Assist the class teacher in adapting classroom activities and resources for the learner.
• Manage behaviour and actively engage learners in their own learning.
• Create and foster an inclusive and safe learning environment for all learners within the class and wider school community.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Calm under pressure

Literacy & numeracy

Travel to schools

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking 1:1 Teaching Assistants for temporary full-time short- and long-term roles across client primary schools, SEN schools, and SEN provisions in Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding Cheshire East.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality 1:1 support, helping learners develop essential skills, and implementing tailored strategies to promote emotional regulation and independence. Candidates should have DBS or be willing to apply, plus a good literacy/numeracy level.