SEND Teaching Assistant - Empower Students, Flexible Start

Aspire People Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start dates

Full-time, part-time and flexible?opte

Long-term and temp-to-perm positions

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEN in St Helens across primary, secondary and college-aged settings. Starts September 2026 with flexible start dates during the first half term, ideal for a post-summer transition.

Roles include 1:1 and small-group support, with opportunities across full-time, part-time and long-term placements. Training and DBS checks may be provided as required by settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND education or related care roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability and safeguarding focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and small group assistance in classrooms.
• Support pupils in learning activities and wider school environment.
• Facilitate sensory, communication, social and life-skills activities.
• Support with personal care as required depending on setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and support staff.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Aspire People Limited is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEN in St Helens across primary, secondary and college-aged settings. Starts September 2026 with flexible start dates during the first half term, ideal for a post-summer transition.

Roles include 1:1 and small-group support, with opportunities across full-time, part-time and long-term placements. Training and DBS checks may be provided as required by settings.