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Teaching Assistant

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Care Worker - SEN Teaching Assistant
Crewe
Your Care Experience Can Change a Child's Future

Do you have experience in care, residential support, youth work, or support work and want a role where your compassion and patience genuinely make a difference? Simply Education is recruiting for an exceptional SEN (Special Educational Needs) school in Crewe, and your background could make you the perfect addition to their nurturing team.

This is an incredible opportunity to step into a Teaching Assistant role in Crewe, supporting children with diverse needs including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and learning disabilities.

Why Care Professionals Excel in SEN

Your care background brings invaluable skills, including:

  • Supporting individuals with complex or additional needs

  • Patience, empathy, and calm reassurance

  • Safeguarding and understanding vulnerability

  • Adapting support to suit each individual

  • Managing behaviour through a nurturing, consistent approach

  • Building strong, trusting relationships

These qualities are highly valued in SEN education.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support pupils aged 4-16 with a variety of learning and developmental needs

  • Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support

  • Use communication tools, visual aids, and sensory strategies

  • Help pupils access learning at their own pace

  • Support emotional regulation through calm, patient approaches

  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists

  • Celebrate every milestone - big or small

This role is ideal for anyone seeking:
SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in Crewe * Care Worker to TA transitions * Autism Support roles * Special Needs Support roles in Crewe

What Makes This SEN School Exceptional

  • A warm, inclusive, and supportive environment

  • A multi-disciplinary team with strong SEN expertise

  • A curriculum designed around each pupil's strengths

  • Leadership committed to staff training and wellbeing

  • A culture rooted in patience, empathy, and positive relationships

Work Directly With Kayleigh at Simply Education

When you apply, you'll be supported by Kayleigh, your dedicated consultant at Simply Education.
Kayleigh is known for her:

  • Clear, friendly communication

  • Genuine care for every candidate

  • In-depth understanding of SEN roles

  • Ability to match people's strengths to the right school

  • Ongoing support throughout your placement

You won't be navigating this alone - Kayleigh will guide you from the first call through onboarding and throughout your school journey. Candidates repeatedly praise her warmth, honesty, and commitment to finding them the right fit.

What We Offer

  • Competitive daily rates

  • Specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD

  • Long-term roles with potential for permanent positions

  • Dedicated support from Kayleigh throughout your placement

  • A pathway into SEN, education, therapy, or pastoral support careers

Requirements

  • Background in care, youth support, residential work, or similar

  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

  • Empathy, resilience, and strong communication

  • A calm, patient, and positive approach

Apply Today

If you're a care worker ready to step into a fulfilling SEN Teaching Assistant role in Crewe, we would love to hear from you. Your compassion, understanding, and experience can transform a child's school journey - and their future.

Apply now to join Simply Education and work closely with Kayleigh, who will support you every step of the way.