SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Lymm; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in Warrington's outstanding specialist schools. The role offers flexible day-to-day or longer-term contracts, with pay dependent on experience.

Successful candidates will have SEN experience, a warm, resilient, and empathetic approach, and a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures in education. Daily supply or long-term placements are available across Warrington.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, SEMH) is beneficial.
• Empathetic, patient approach with commitment to inclusive education.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures in schools.
• Ability to support tailoring education for students in 1:1 or small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher and assist in delivering tailored education to students.
• Build positive relationships with students and understand their needs in 1:1 or small-group settings.
• Contribute to a safe learning environment and follow safeguarding policy.

Skills

SEN experience

Safeguarding

1:1 support

Small-group support

Education

Relevant SEN qualifications or training

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant for specialist schools in Warrington!

Location: Warrington and surrounding areas

Job Type: Flexible (Part-Time / Full-Time)

Placements: Daily supply, short-term, and long-term roles available

Salary/Pay: £93-£105 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to work in outstanding specialist schools in Warrington? Do you have a caring, patient nature and a desire to support children with their learning and development? If this description describes you, we would love to hear from you!

Academics are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who has a strong background in the classroom and with children with additional needs.

Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply work to fit around your lifestyle, or a long-term placement that has the potential to turn into a permanent contract, we are offering multiple roles that will ensure you increase your experience whilst balancing your personal commitments!

The Role

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (such as Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, or SEMH) is wonderful, though transferable skills from care or support work are also very welcome.
• A warm, resilient, and empathetic approach with a genuine passion for inclusive education.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures within an educational setting.
• Supporting the teacher and assisting in delivering tailored education to students.
• Building positive relationships with students and learning to understand their needs in either 1:1 or small-group classes.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility - Choose the days that suits you, and hours that suit you with our daily, short-term and long-term contracts.

• Variety of Experience - Agency work gives you the option to experience different schools across Warrington.

• Rewarding Work - Experience the satisfaction of watching children learn, develop and reach their potential.

• Dedicated Support - You will have a friendly, supportive consultant on hand to guide you through the registration process and match you with schools you will love!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.