Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant 

Crewe and Surrounding Areas
📅 Start: Start: Immediately
💷 £90 – £100 per day
⏰ 8:30am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only

About the Opportunity

Astro Education are working in partnership with lots of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Crewe and Surrounding Areas to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams immediately.

These are ongoing, flexible, part-time or full-time positions, starting immediately, supporting children with additional needs within mainstream school settings.

Our partner schools are committed to inclusive education, providing structured, nurturing environments where every child is supported to thrive. They are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEN, including Autism, SEMH and developmental needs.

These roles would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, SEN practitioners or individuals with relevant transferable experience.

The Role

• Working as part of a school team, responsibilities may include:
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting children with Autism, SEMH, speech & language or developmental needs
• Helping to implement individual support plans and strategies
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines and transitions
• Creating a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in supporting children with SEN (in schools or similar settings)
• Patient, resilient and nurturing in their approach
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
• Able to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Flexible, proactive and a strong team player
• Experience with Autism, SEMH or Early Years SEN would be highly desirable.

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, our mission is to connect great schools with great people.  We believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and long-term relationships with schools and educators.

We work closely with schools across Crewe and Surrounding Areas to ensure the right people are placed in the right environments where they can thrive.

What You’ll Get With Astro Education

• £90 – £100 per day depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Support from an experienced education team
• Transparent and ethical recruitment practices
• Opportunities for further roles across our partner schools