ASD Teaching assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join a supportive primary school in Widnes. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, focusing on providing 1:1 support to children with additional needs, including autism and ADHD. You will work within a dedicated team to foster an inclusive environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to be part of a nurturing team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Refer a friend vouchers

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support across the curriculum.
• Help pupils access learning and build confidence.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Calm and patient approach

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Primary (Full-Time & Part-Time Options Available)

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join a supportive and inclusive mainstream primary school in Widnes, which also hosts a specialist SEND unit for children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Role Details:

1. Position: Teaching Assistant – Primary
2. Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available
3. Location: Widnes
4. Setting: Mainstream primary with dedicated SEND provision

This role involves providing 1:1 support across the curriculum, working closely with children with a range of additional needs including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will be an integral part of a caring and experienced team, helping pupils to access learning, build confidence, and develop both academically and socially in a nurturing environment.

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including education, care, and youth work.

What we’re looking for:

• An Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Experience supporting children with SEND (formal or informal)
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and pupil well-being

If you're passionate about helping children reach their full potential and would like to be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your education career.

Interested candidates should contact James Kerrison at 0151 459 9299 ext. 3030 or click on the apply button.

If you know someone who might be interested, remember we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job.

This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidelines.

Axcis Education offers temporary supply work, including daily, short-term, and long-term assignments, as well as permanent positions. Candidates must be suitably qualified and willing to attend a face-to-face interview to demonstrate their suitability.

Salary/pay rate will depend on skills and experience.

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Contact: James Kerrison

Telephone: [phone] ext. 3030