Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate Specialised Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in St Helens. The role entails working closely with pupils requiring additional support, providing tailored assistance and collaborating with teachers to create inclusive educational experiences. Applicants must demonstrate experience in working with children with learning needs and a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Impactful role in young people's lives

FREE child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional learning needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with specific learning needs.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to deliver targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement personalised education plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

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Specialised Teaching Assistant

Location: St Helens

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £90+ a day

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary / Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialised Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and work closely with pupils who require additional support to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with specific learning needs, including SEN, SEMH, or EAL.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to deliver targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to implement personalised education plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents/carers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with additional learning needs.
• A positive, patient, and adaptable attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• A rewarding role making a real impact in young people’s lives.

To apply or find out more, please email Jessica.prestonteachingpersonnel.

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 become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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