SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 – Year 6) – Crewe Area | September Start

Crewe Area | Full-Time | Long-Term Role
Pay: £90 – £105 per day (DOE)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm | September Start

Supportive Village Primary School

Astro Education is working with a welcoming village primary school near Crewe to recruit a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 6.

The school offers a supportive, community-focused environment, making it an excellent setting for both staff and pupils.

The Role

You will be supporting a Year 6 pupil with autism on a 1:1 basis.

• Providing structured, consistent support throughout the school day
• Supporting communication and engagement in learning
• Working closely with teaching staff and SENCO
• Helping the pupil access the curriculum and prepare for transition

The pupil is non-violent, but communication can be a challenge, so patience and adaptability are key.

Why Work with Astro Education?

• Competitive daily rates up to £180 (higher rates available for long-term roles)
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for immediate starts and September placements
• 12-week temp-to-perm model – schools can offer permanent roles with no transfer fee
• Access to a wide network of local schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Quick and straightforward registration process

Requirements

• Experience supporting SEN, particularly autism
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Apply Now

We are shortlisting for this role now ahead of September, so early applications are encouraged.