SEN Learning Support- St Helens

Teaching Personnel; St Helens; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Learning Support Assistants for a full-time role in St Helens starting in September 2025. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on students with special educational needs by providing essential support and fostering an inclusive environment. Successful candidates will receive ongoing training and development opportunities in a rewarding educational setting.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive consultants to guide placements

Opportunity for permanent positions within schools

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children/young people with SEN is preferred.
• Commitment to support a full academic year starting September 2025.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups with guidance from SENCOs.
• Promote inclusion and academic progress in a mainstream setting.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Learning Support Assistants - SEN | Full-Time | St Helens | September 2025 Start

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking multiple dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work full-time in mainstream secondary schools across St Helens, starting in September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in education, gain valuable classroom experience, or continue their journey supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• Support students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)

• Work one-to-one or in small groups under the guidance of SENCOs and classroom teachers

• Help promote inclusion, confidence and academic progress in a mainstream school setting

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday during school term time

• Previous experience in a similar role or with children/young people with SEN

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

• A degree in Psychology or related field

• Aspirations to become a teacher and a desire to gain practical experience

• A positive, patient and resilient attitude

• Must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• Commitment to the full academic year starting September 2025

• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students and staff

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive consultants to guide you through placements

• Opportunity for permanent positions within schools for the right candidates

• A rewarding role making a tangible impact on students' lives

Join Teaching Personnel and help shape the future of education for students in St Helens. If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a difference - we want to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered for a September start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may