Teaching Assistant – SEND College (Autism Specialist) Location: Newton-le-Willows (WA12) Start Date: Immediate or October 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm Teaching Assistant – SEND College Are you passionate about supporting young people with Autism and additional learning needs? A specialist SEND college in Newton-le-Willows is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students aged 16–25 as they develop the skills and confidence needed for adulthood. The college provides a practical and vocational approach to learning, with students working towards greater independence, employability, communication and life skills. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with Autism (ASC) and additional needs • Support students across classroom, vocational and practical activities • Encourage communication, confidence, independence and social development • Support students with life skills, employability and enterprise activities • Help students work towards individual EHCP targets and learning goals • Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing • Support students in community-based activities and work-related learning • Adapt activities and support to meet individual needs • Work closely with tutors, therapists and other specialist staff The curriculum is highly practical and can include student-led café activities, horticulture, outdoor projects, community engagement and employability programmes. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates who are: • Experienced in supporting young people with Autism, SEND or additional needs — desirable but not essential • Caring, patient and empathetic • Confident providing 1:1 and small-group support • Interested in practical, vocational and life-skills education • Reliable, adaptable and calm • Strong communicators who work well as part of a team • Committed to supporting young people towards greater independence Experience from schools, colleges, care, support work, youth work or similar settings would be welcomed. Why Join? • Immediate and October 2026 start dates available • Full-time, long-term opportunity • Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm • Term-time work • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • Supportive specialist team • Ongoing training and development • Experience working with young adults with Autism and complex needs • Practical and vocational learning environment Apply Today If you have experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals and want to work in a specialist SEND college, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate or October 2026 start. 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>