SEN TA needed in the Warrington Area

TeacherActive; Warrington; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Access to CPD and safeguarding training

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant in Warrington. The role involves supporting pupils with complex autism and additional needs in a structured, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include working 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with communication, and personal care duties. A passion for helping children and prior experience with autism are essential. TeacherActive offers a competitive daily rate of £90–£110, ongoing placements, and dedicated support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with complex autism is essential.
• Willingness and ability to carry out personal care duties.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex autism and additional needs.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to support learning.
• Assist with communication, sensory needs, and behaviour support.

Skills

Supporting pupils with complex autism

Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Ability to carry out personal care duties

Passion for supporting children with additional needs

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Warrington

Pay: £90 - £110 per day

TeacherActive is working closely with a specialist SEN setting in the Padgate area of Warrington to recruit a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex autism.

This specialist provision supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, with a strong focus on autism. The school offers a structured, nurturing environment with small class sizes, personalised learning plans, and a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting pupils educational, emotional, and social development. Staff work closely as a team to create a calm, supportive, and consistent learning environment.

The role

• Supporting pupils with complex autism and additional needs
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and regulation
• Assisting with communication, sensory needs, and behaviour support
• Providing personal care, including toileting and hygiene support
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals

Essential requirements

• Previous experience working with complex autism (essential)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Willingness and ability to carry out personal care duties
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What TeacherActive offers

• Competitive daily rate of £90 – £110, depending on experience
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and ongoing placements
• Access to CPD and safeguarding training

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with complex autism in Warrington, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.