Sen Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in Nantwich and surrounding areas. Roles include day-to-day supply or longer-term placements within primary schools, typically 8:30am–3:30pm.

Pay ranges £95–£100 per day (DOE) with weekly PAYE. Opportunities to progress toward longer-term roles and potentially permanent positions are available through dedicated consultant support in a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups within the classroom.
• Assist with accessing the curriculum and differentiating learning tasks.
• Help manage behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Nantwich | Immediate & Long-Term Opportunities

Nantwich, Cheshire | Full-Time / Part-Time | Day-to-Day & Long-Term Roles

Pay: £95–£100 per day (DOE)

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm | Weekly PAYE Pay

Immediate Demand from Local Schools

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work with school hours?

Astro Education is working with primary schools across Nantwich and the surrounding areas, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and looking for caring, committed SEN Teaching Assistants.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, a longer-term placement or something that could lead to a permanent role, we have opportunities to suit different levels of experience and availability.

Why Work with Astro Education?

• £95–£100 per day, depending on experience and role
• School hours – typically 8:30am–3:30pm
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Day-to-day and longer-term work
• Opportunities supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Potential for longer-term and permanent positions
• Dedicated consultant support
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Local school opportunities

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or within the wider classroom.

You may be supporting children with:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Speech and language needs
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Communication difficulties
• Other additional learning needs

Your role may involve supporting learning, encouraging independence, managing behaviour and helping pupils access the curriculum in a safe and positive environment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN is preferred
• A caring, patient and understanding approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and adaptable
• Relevant SEN, TA or education qualification preferred but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Locations Covered

Nantwich, Crewe, Sandbach, Alsager, Haslington, Middlewich, Winsford, Northwich, and surrounding areas.