Team Teach Teaching Assistants needed in St Helens

TeacherActive; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team in St Helens. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to support students with challenging behaviour and various special educational needs. With a focus on providing personalized assistance in both one-on-one and small group settings, you will be instrumental in fostering a positive learning environment. The school is committed to ongoing support and guidance, ensuring that you have the resources needed to thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant Support

Market-leading Pay Rates

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in an educational setting required.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one and in small groups with curriculum activities.
• Work under the direction of a class teacher to meet student needs.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Experience with Challenging Behaviour

Understanding of Child Protection

Calm and Patient Demeanor

Education

6 Months Experience in Educational Setting

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA

Immediate

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

Pay rate: GBP 90 - GBP 110 per day

A fantastic Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in St Helens (WA9) is seeking a talented teaching assistant with a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational setting. Team-Teach training is beneficial but not essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students on a one-to-one basis with curriculum support and in small groups with class activities.

The school supports pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 with challenging behaviour and various SEND, including SEMH. The role involves working under the direction of a class teacher. This is a full-time position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The school provides ongoing support and guidance, with a welcoming team dedicated to meeting student needs.

Essential Requirements:

• At least 6 months experience in an educational setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Experience working with pupils with challenging behaviour
• A calm, patient, and caring demeanor
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience supporting students in 1:1 and small group settings

Benefits through TeacherActive:

• A dedicated consultant to support your job search
• Market-leading pay rates with straightforward payments
• Refer a Friend scheme with attractive gifts (terms apply)

As a SEND Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive, you will be supported throughout the onboarding process by a team of specialists dedicated to understanding your needs.

All supply staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions, with no admin fees deducted from your pay.

Applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register. Registration includes an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and professional references.

We pride ourselves on excellent service, offering a wide range of opportunities in schools and educational institutions with flexible timings and competitive pay rates.

Our standards are exceptional, and we are passionate about placing the right staff in the right environments.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary and contract staffing services.