SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Opportunities

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in St Helens is seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for long-term positions, including temp-to-perm opportunities. The role offers day rates of £92.63–£123.83 and involves supporting pupils with a range of needs within school settings.

Roles focus on consistency, relationship-building and contributing to a supportive SEND environment. Start dates vary; prior SEND experience is beneficial for success in these placements.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to provide 1:1 or small-group support.
• Experience with autism, SEMH, or complex needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support
• Help pupils access their learning
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Support emotional regulation and positive engagement
• Adapt your approach around individual needs
• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Contribute positively to the wider school team

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group instruction

SEND experience

Behaviour support

Relationship building

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Opportunities

Employer:

Location:

WA10 1UQ

Pay:

£92.63 to £123.83 per year

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/10/2026

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant

• Long-Term Opportunities Location: St Helens Rate: £92.63-£123.83 per day Contract: Long-term | Temp-to-perm opportunities Start: Various start dates SEND Inclusion Support is looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for long-term positions across St Helens.

Our roles are designed for people who want consistency

• the opportunity to settle into a school, build relationships and become part of the team.

Depending on the placement, you may be supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, complex needs, communication difficulties or other additional needs.

The most important thing is your ability to understand that every pupil is different.

You'll be expected to:

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support Provide 1:1 or small-group support


• Help pupils access their learning Help pupils access their learning


• Encourage independence and confidence Encourage independence and confidence


• Support emotional regulation and positive engagement Support emotional regulation and positive engagement


• Adapt your approach around individual needs Adapt your approach around individual needs


• Build strong relationships with pupils Build strong relationships with pupils


• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs Work closely with teachers and SENCOs


• Contribute positively to the wider school team Contribute positively to the wider school team We're particularly interested in TAs who have experience in SEND, autism, SEMH, specialist education or Alternative Provision.

We aren't looking to fill day-to-day classroom cover.

Our vacancies are long-term, with temp-to-perm opportunities available where the placement is right for both you and the school.

That means you have the opportunity to properly understand the pupils you're supporting and see the progress you help them make. £92.63-£123.83 per day | St Helens | Long-term & temp-to-perm If you're an experienced SEN TA looking for your next consistent opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.