Job Description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Warrington
Pay: £90 £110 per day

TeacherActive is working closely with a specialist SEN setting in the Padgate area of Warrington to recruit a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex autism.

This specialist provision supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, with a strong focus on autism. The school offers a structured, nurturing environment with small class sizes, personalised learning plans, and a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting pupils educational, emotional, and social development. Staff work closely as a team to create a calm, supportive, and consistent learning environment.

The role:

• Supporting pupils with complex autism and additional needs
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and regulation
• Assisting with communication, sensory needs, and behaviour support
• Providing personal care, including toileting and hygiene support
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience working with complex autism (essential)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Willingness and ability to carry out personal care duties
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What TeacherActive offers:

• Competitive daily rate of £90 £110, depending on experience
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and ongoing placements
• Access to CPD and safeguarding training

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with complex autism in Warrington, we would love to hear from you.

Call Zoe today on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.