Teaching Assistant – SEND College (Autism Specialist) Location: Newton-le-Willows (WA12) Start Date: Late November / December 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Term-Time Only Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm SEND Teaching Assistant Required – Autism Specialist College Are you passionate about supporting young people with Autism and additional learning needs? Do you want to help young adults build confidence, develop independence and gain valuable skills for their future? We are currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND college in Newton-le-Willows, supporting students aged 16–25. The college provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a strong focus on practical and vocational education. Students are encouraged to develop essential life skills, communication, employability and independence, helping them prepare for adulthood and future opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced specialist team and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with Autism (ASC) and additional needs. The curriculum is varied, hands-on and engaging, with opportunities to support students through café-based activities, horticulture, outdoor projects, enterprise, community engagement and work-related learning. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to students with Autism and additional learning needs. • Support students across classroom-based, practical and vocational learning activities. • Encourage communication, confidence, social interaction and independent living skills. • Support students with employability, enterprise and work-related activities. • Help students work towards their individual EHCP targets and personal learning goals. • Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and overall wellbeing. • Support students during community-based activities and practical learning opportunities. • Adapt activities and approaches to meet individual abilities and needs. • Build positive, trusting relationships with students. • Work closely with tutors, therapists and other specialist professionals to support student development. What We're Looking For We are keen to hear from candidates who are: • Caring, patient, understanding and empathetic. • Passionate about supporting young people with Autism and SEND. • Confident providing 1:1 and small-group support. • Enthusiastic about practical, vocational and life-skills education. • Reliable, flexible and able to remain calm in challenging situations. • Confident communicators with a positive, proactive approach. • Committed to helping young people develop independence and reach their potential. • Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider specialist team. Previous experience supporting young people or adults with Autism, SEND or additional needs would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience within schools, colleges, residential care, support work, youth work or similar settings would also be welcomed. We are particularly interested in individuals who have a genuine passion for helping young people develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for adult life. Why Join? • Late November and December 2026 start dates. • Full-time, long-term opportunity. • Monday to Friday working hours – 8:30am to 4:30pm. • Competitive weekly PAYE pay. • Supportive and experienced specialist team. • Opportunity to work within a practical and vocational learning environment. • Gain valuable experience supporting young adults with Autism and complex needs. • Work alongside specialist tutors, therapists and support professionals. • Ongoing training, guidance and professional development. • A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives. Apply Today! If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of a specialist college that focuses on developing independence, life skills and future opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Whether you have previous SEND experience or transferable experience from education, care or support work, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career in specialist education. Get in touch today to find out more and secure your start date for late November or December 2026. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>