Teaching Assistant - SEND School

Aspire People; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Free SEND CPD & training

Opportunities across multiple settings

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for schools across St Helens, with roles starting September 2026. Flexible start dates available through the first half term. Opportunities across primary, secondary and college-age settings.

Roles suit those with SEND experience or who have worked in care, youth work, residential or childcare. Aspires to support pupils' education, confidence and independence across varied settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND education or related care/youth work.
• Ability to support pupils with diverse needs in classroom and school settings.
• Confident, patient and adaptable with good team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and small group assistance.
• Support pupil learning and engagement across settings.
• Assist with personal care where required depending on setting.

Skills

Experience in SEND education

Care/youth work background

Strong communication

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant Opportunities - St Helens

Pay: From 14 per hour

Location: St Helens and surrounding areas

Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Start Dates: September 2026 - Flexible throughout the first half term

Make a Difference Supporting Children and Young People with SEND

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to reach their full potential?

Aspire People is working with a range of SEND schools, specialist provisions, resource bases and alternative education settings across St Helens, with opportunities available across primary, secondary and college-aged settings.

We're looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our partner schools from September 2026. While many roles are available for September starts, we can offer flexible start dates throughout the first half term, making these opportunities ideal if you're looking for a new role after the summer.

Whether you have previous experience in SEND education or have worked in care, support work, youth work, residential settings, childcare or similar environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Every pupil is different, and every achievement matters. Your support could make a lasting difference to a young person's education, confidence and independence.

You Could Be Supporting Pupils and Students With:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Complex medical and physical needs
• Sensory processing differences
• A range of additional and complex learning needs

Your Role May Include:

• Providing 1:1 support and working with small groups
• Supporting pupils and students in the classroom and wider school environment
• Helping to deliver sensory, communication, social and life-skills activities
• Supporting learning, engagement and positive behaviour
• Promoting independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care where required (depending on the setting)
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider support teams
• Supporting individual education and support plans
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and students

What We're Looking For

• Experienced in education, SEND, care, support work, youth work or childcare
• Patient, calm, resilient and adaptable
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Confident working with pupils across primary, secondary or college age
• Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Able to provide professional references and complete an Enhanced DBS check where required

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Pay rates from 14 per hour
• Flexible start dates throughout the first half term
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Long-term and temp-to-perm positions
• A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND education
• Access to free SEND-specific CPD and training
• Opportunities across a variety of specialist settings in St Helens
• Placements matched to your experience, availability and career goals
• Refer-a-Friend bonus - 100 for Teaching Assistants and 250 for Teachers

Start Your New SEND Role This September

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children and young people with SEND, we want to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from care, youth work, residential support or another setting, Aspire People can help you find your next opportunity in St Helens.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.