SEND Teaching Assistant – ASC (Autism Specialist) Location: Newton-le-Willows Start Date: Late November / December 2026 Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Long-Term Pay: From £110 per day SEND Teaching Assistants Required – Autism & Behaviour Support Are you an experienced, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism and additional needs? Axcis Education is currently recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) within a welcoming primary and secondary school setting in Newton-le-Willows. With a number of full-time and part-time opportunities available, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about SEND and confident supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and additional learning needs. The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. You will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional regulation and build positive relationships, whilst creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism and additional needs. • Support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. • Implement individual behaviour plans and positive reinforcement strategies. • Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social skills development. • Support pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs. • Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to adapt learning activities and resources. • Help pupils manage challenging situations and develop coping strategies. • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils. • Maintain a calm, consistent and structured learning environment. • Encourage engagement, confidence and independence throughout the school day. What We're Looking For • We are particularly interested in candidates who are: • Experienced supporting children with Autism, ADHD or SEMH needs. • Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation. • Calm, patient, resilient and consistent in their approach. • Proactive and able to adapt to different situations. • Confident implementing behaviour management strategies. • Strong communicators who work effectively as part of a team. • Passionate about supporting children with SEND and helping them reach their potential. • Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing. Previous experience within specialist schools, mainstream education, alternative provision, residential care or similar settings would be highly beneficial. Candidates with a background in behaviour support, SEMH or Autism are particularly encouraged to apply. Why Join Axcis Education? • Late November and December 2026 start opportunities. • Full-time and part-time positions available. • Long-term placement opportunities. • Competitive daily pay starting from £110. • Weekly PAYE pay. • Dedicated specialist SEND consultants. • Ongoing support throughout your placement. • Access to CPD and professional development, including behaviour management and Autism training. • Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist SEND education. Axcis Education is sponsored by nasen, supporting its commitment to SEND education and professional development. Apply Today! If you are a caring, confident and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in SEND, we would love to hear from you. Whether you have experience supporting Autism, SEMH or challenging behaviour, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to pupils who need additional support. Get in touch with Axcis Education today to find out more and secure your start 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>