Warm SEND Teaching Assistant — Long-Term Support Role

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in St Helens is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant for a long-term, temp-to-perm role. You will support children with SEND, helping them engage with learning, regulate emotions and develop independence within a supportive school team.

The role emphasises building relationships, adapting approaches to individual needs, and working closely with teachers to ensure pupil progress. Availability ASAP and a daily rate reflects experience.

Qualifications

• Warm, resilient and relationship-led with SEND experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH or anxiety is useful.
• Ability to maintain calm and build supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group learning support.
• Support pupils to engage with lessons and activities.
• Help pupils understand and follow routines.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils and staff.
• Encourage communication and independence.
• Provide reassurance for pupils when they experience anxiety or difficulty.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team.
• Adapt approach to meet individual needs.
• Help pupils celebrate progress.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in St Helens is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant for a long-term, temp-to-perm role. You will support children with SEND, helping them engage with learning, regulate emotions and develop independence within a supportive school team.

The role emphasises building relationships, adapting approaches to individual needs, and working closely with teachers to ensure pupil progress. Availability ASAP and a daily rate reflects experience.