ASD Teaching Assistant

Hazel Tree Education are recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive and nurturing mainstream primary school in Warrington.

This is a long-term temporary position covering a member of staff on long-term sick leave, supporting a child on a 1:1 basis with Autism (ASD) and complex additional needs.

Full time, 8:30-3:30

If you're someone who is patient, nurturing and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, this could be a really rewarding opportunity.

A school where children come first

The school places “Success at the Heart of Our Community”, with a strong focus on ensuring children feel safe, happy, valued and listened to.

Its approach is built around three key principles

Nurture. Inspire. Achieve.

The school has high aspirations for every child and is committed to helping pupils develop their confidence, resilience and independence, while providing the support and challenge they need to achieve their best.

Its values include respect, resilience, honesty, inclusivity, kindness and ambition — and these aren't just words. The school places real importance on positive relationships between children, staff, families and the wider community.

The SEND role

The successful Teaching

Assistant will provide consistent 1

1 support for a child with ASD and complex needs, helping them to access school life, learning and wider experiences.

The school has a dedicated Designated Provision for children with Autism, with provision across both KS1 and KS2. Children are supported within a caring and nurturing environment, with personalised learning designed to develop communication, life skills and independence.

Inclusion is a really important part of the school's approach. Children are encouraged to take part fully in school life, including assemblies, break and lunch times, PE, music, Spanish, school events, productions, trips and clubs. Individual integration into mainstream classes is also supported where appropriate.

Your role will include

Providing dedicated 1

1 support to a child with ASD and complex needs

Supporting access to learning and classroom activities

Helping develop communication, social and independence skills

Supporting emotional regulation and positive engagement

Following individualised strategies and support plans

Encouraging the child to participate in wider school life

Supporting the development of confidence and independence

Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team

Building a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the child

Providing a calm, patient and reassuring presence throughout the school day

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who

Has previous experience working with children with SEND/ASD

Has experience supporting children with complex needs

Is calm, patient and incredibly consistent

Understands the importance of building trust and strong relationships

Can adapt their approach to meet an individual child's needs

Is nurturing but can also maintain appropriate boundaries and expectations

Is passionate about inclusion and helping children become more independent

Works well as part of a wider team

Has a genuine desire to make a difference

You don't necessarily need to have worked in a specialist setting the right attitude, experience and passion for supporting children are just as important.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TA, SEND Support Assistant or someone with strong transferable experience to join a school that genuinely puts children's safety, happiness, confidence and independence at the heart of what it does.

Successful candidates must have

An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

At least two professional references, including the most recent or current employer

The right to work in the UK

A good standard of literacy and numeracy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Hazel

Tree Education can offer you

Competitive rates of pay – all pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay; rates are dependent on experience and teacher pay scale where applicable

A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme

Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period

Full compliance with the Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions

PAYE only – no umbrella companies

In-house training developed and delivered by a qualified teacher, ensuring relevant and focused support

About Hazel Tree Education

To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we are a first-choice agency for education staff and schools, please visit www.hazel-tree.co.uk or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Hazel Tree Education is an education-specific recruitment organisation specialising in short-term, temporary and flexible supply work across mainstream schools and alternative provisions throughout the North West.

Hazel Tree Education, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be expected to uphold professional standards and adhere to safeguarding policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

As part of our safer recruitment and due diligence processes, successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and may be subject to online searches in accordance with our safeguarding obligations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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