Job Description
Complex Care Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Chester
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.
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