Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Axcis Education seeks dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants for a well-established specialist school in St Helens. Roles start in late November or December 2026, with opportunities for full-time or part-time, long-term, term-time only placements.

You will support pupils aged 4–14 with various needs, helping them develop confidence, communication and learning skills in a nurturing environment. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, classroom assistance, adapting resources, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals in schools, SEND settings, care, childcare or youth work is advantageous.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Able to adapt to different needs and environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist delivery of engaging interventions under teacher direction.
• Encourage communication, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Adapt resources to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Provide sensory, physical and personal care support where required.
• Work with teachers, therapists and specialists as part of a wider team.
• Help maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
• Build trusting relationships and celebrate progress.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Specialist School

Location: St Helens Start Date: Late November / December 2026 Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term | Term-Time Only

SEND Teaching Assistants Required – November & December Starts

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Do you have the patience, compassion and enthusiasm to help every child reach their full potential? We are currently recruiting dedicated and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistants to join a well-established specialist school in St Helens, with opportunities available from late November and throughout December 2026. The school caters for pupils aged 4–14 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome and complex learning, physical and medical needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive specialist team, helping pupils develop their confidence, communication, independence and learning skills in a safe and encouraging environment. Whether you have previous experience in a specialist school, mainstream education, care, childcare or a similar setting, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Support teaching and learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help deliver engaging activities and interventions under the direction of teaching staff.
• Encourage communication, emotional regulation, social interaction and independence.
• Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Provide sensory, physical and personal care support where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.
• Help maintain a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and celebrate their individual progress and achievements.

What We're Looking For

• Caring, patient, empathetic and nurturing.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Resilient, flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Confident building positive and supportive relationships.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about helping pupils achieve their potential.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Previous experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals within schools, SEND settings, residential care, healthcare, childcare or youth work would be advantageous. Most importantly, we are looking for the right attitude, a genuine passion for supporting others and a willingness to learn.

Why Apply?

• Late November and December 2026 start dates.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Long-term placements offering consistency and stability.
• Term-time-only working.
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Work within a welcoming and supportive specialist school.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals.
• Ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference every day.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding, long-term opportunity in specialist education, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into specialist education, this could be the perfect opportunity. Get in touch today to find out more and secure a start date for late November or December 2026.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Joshua Halliday

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 3019