Teaching Assistant - Ex Care-Worker

Axcis Education; St Helens; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking caring Teaching Assistants with a care background to support pupils aged 4–14 at a specialist SEND school in St Helens. Immediate or October 2026 start, with full-time or part-time long-term roles. Experience in care or healthcare is welcomed and personal care may be required.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with learning and development, and help manage emotions and behaviour while working with teachers and therapists in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support work, healthcare or with vulnerable individuals is valuable.
• Ability to support learning and development for pupils with varied needs.
• Willingness to work with care plans and follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist with learning, communication and development.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Help pupils build confidence, independence and social skills.
• Assist with sensory, physical and medical needs and personal care as required.
• Build trusting relationships and follow individual support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, calm and structured environment.

Skills

Care background

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Care Background Location: St Helens Start Date: Immediate or October 2026 Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only

Do you have experience working in care, support work, healthcare or with vulnerable individuals and want to move into education? A specialist SEND school in St Helens is looking for caring and reliable Teaching Assistants to join their team on a long-term basis. Previous school experience is not essential if you have strong transferable skills from a care or support background. The school supports pupils aged 4–14 with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome and complex learning and medical needs.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Support pupils with their learning, communication and development
• Help with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Encourage confidence, independence and social skills
• Support pupils with sensory, physical and medical needs
• Provide personal care where required
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Follow individual support and care plans
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Help maintain a safe, calm and structured environment

Your Background

• Care Workers
• Support Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Residential Support Workers
• SEN Support Workers
• Youth Support Workers
• Community Support Workers
• Carers or Personal Assistants

We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Comfortable supporting vulnerable individuals
• Calm and resilient
• Confident building trusting relationships
• Able to follow care and support plans
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Committed to safeguarding and wellbeing

Why Join?

• Immediate and October 2026 start dates available
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term, term-time-only work
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Supportive specialist SEND team
• Training and professional development
• Opportunity to move your care experience into education
• Gain valuable experience working with children with complex needs

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.

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

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.

Contact: Joshua Halliday

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 3019