Teaching Assistant September Start

Axcis Education Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 13,837 - 16,605; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive daily rates

Free CPD and training opportunities

Ongoing support from consultants

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for compassionate Teaching Assistants in St Helens. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities to support children with additional needs in a welcoming and inclusive school environment. No prior classroom experience required! Join us to make a difference and enjoy flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and free training in SEND best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, youth work, support services, or volunteering with vulnerable groups.
• Willingness to obtain a DBS check if not currently held.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and classroom-based support for children with additional needs.
• Support interventions in small groups.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Skills

Personal or professional experience supporting individuals with SEND

Calm and consistent approach to behaviour management

Flexibility to work school hours

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – St Helens Area Start Date: September 2025 Hours: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available Location: WA9 – St Helens Make a Difference This September Are you ready for a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a proactive, intuitive approach and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs? Axcis Education, the UK’s leading SEND recruitment agency, is working in partnership with a fantastic SEND school in St Helens to recruit reliable, compassionate, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for the new academic year. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we have flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle. About the School This well-established school caters to pupils aged 5 to 13 with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties. Staff consistently describe it as a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment, where every day offers new learning opportunities and the chance to make a genuine difference. Located close to public transport links and with ample on-site parking, the school is easily accessible and offers a fantastic setting for anyone looking to develop their experience in SEND education. What You’ll Be Doing Providing 1:1 and classroom-based support for children with additional needs Supporting with interventions in small groups Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour Collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver individualised learning strategies Offering encouragement, structure, and consistency to help each child succeed No Classroom Experience? No Problem. We welcome candidates with experience from a range of sectors – including care, youth work, support services, the military, or volunteering with vulnerable children or adults. If you're reliable, adaptable, and passionate about making an impact, we want to hear from you. What We Offer Flexible working options – full-time and part-time roles available Competitive daily rates (paid weekly via PAYE) Guaranteed work available for the new academic year Free CPD and training opportunities in SEND best practice Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced consultant What We’re Looking For Personal or professional experience supporting individuals with SEND A calm, consistent, and empathetic approach to behaviour management Flexibility to work school hours (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM) A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Ability to reliably commute to the WA9 area Whether you’re beginning your career in education or exploring a new direction, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Apply today and start your journey into SEND education with confidence. INDLIV

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

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.

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Contact: Joshua Halliday

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 3019