SEN Teaching Assistant
21 hours ago
Northwich
Complex Care Needs Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Northwich Salary: £105 + per day, paid weekly 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, • Onrec Award Winners, • 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 What you’ll be doing: • 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 Requirements: • 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 by clicking online, emailing me directly or calling Laura on 01244 739 321.