SEN Teaching Assistant

Hirecracker® Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 access to recruitment consultants

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive registration process

Job summary

A specialized educational agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Northwich to support children with severe learning difficulties and autism. The ideal candidate should have experience with SLD, PMLD, and complex care needs, demonstrating patience and strong communication skills. This role offers a full-time, long-term contract with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SLD, PMLD, autism, or complex care needs in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of autism-specific strategies and sensory needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when supporting children with complex needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; adaptable to individual pupils.
• An Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism in tailoring approaches to individual needs.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group interventions focused on personalised learning.
• Assist teachers in planning and implementing inclusive lessons.
• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural, and health needs using positive reinforcement and consistent strategies.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions through tailored support.
• Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and inclusion.

Skills

Experience with SLD, PMLD, autism

Knowledge of communication approaches

Patience and empathy

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Complex Care Needs Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Northwich

Contract: Full-time, long-term role with strong temp-to-perm potential

Hirecracker Education are working with a Special Educational Needs School in Northwich supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism, and complex care needs. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team, providing personalised support to pupils to help them access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment.

Why register with Hirecracker Education?

• Chester’s ONLY education supply agency headquartered in the heart of the city
• 24/7 access to our experienced, 5* Education Recruitment Consultants
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
• Strong and exclusive partnerships with schools across Cheshire with wide range of local schools and exclusive partnerships
• A fast, friendly, and supportive registration process

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, and complex care needs in the classroom, tailoring approaches to individual sensory, communication, and learning requirements
• Delivering 1:1 or small group interventions focused on personalised learning, social skills, communication, and emotional regulation
• Assisting teachers in planning and implementing structured, accessible, and inclusive lessons
• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural, and health needs using positive reinforcement and consistent strategies
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions through tailored support
• Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SLD, PMLD, autism, or complex care needs in school, care, mental health, social care, therapeutic, community settings or other relevant fields
• Knowledge of autism-specific strategies, communication approaches, and sensory needs
• Understanding of personalised learning approaches and complex care requirements
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with complex needs
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt approaches to individual pupils
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about this position, please either apply online, emailing me directly or calling Laura on 01244 739 321.

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