SEND Teaching Assistant
2 days ago
Northwich
SEND Teaching Assistant – SEN Primary School (Autism) – Northwich Salary: £105 – £110 per day, paid weekly Contract: Full-time, long-term role with strong temp-to-perm potential Hirecracker Education are working with a specialist SEN primary school in Northwich supporting children with autism. We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team and provide tailored support to pupils, helping them access the curriculum, develop independence, and build confidence in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Why register with Hirecracker Education? • Cheshire’s ONLY education supply agency headquartered in the heart of Chester, • Onrec Award Winners, • 24/7 access to our experienced, 5* Education Recruitment Consultants, • Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly, • Strong partnerships with SEN schools across Cheshire, • Fast, friendly, and supportive registration process What you’ll be doing: • Supporting pupils with autism in the classroom, adapting approaches to meet individual sensory, communication, and learning needs, • Delivering 1:1 or small group interventions focused on personalised learning, social skills, and emotional regulation, • Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using positive reinforcement and consistent strategies, • Encouraging independence, self-confidence, and positive peer interactions through tailored support and guidance, • Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and inclusion Requirements: • Experience working with children or young people in school, SEN, autism support, care, mental health, therapeutic, community settings or other relevant fields, • Good literacy and numeracy skills, • Understanding of autism-specific strategies, communication approaches, and sensory needs, • Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, • Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with additional and complex needs, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) How to Apply: If you’re passionate about this position, please either apply by clicking online, emailing me directly or calling Laura on 01244 739 321.