At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in their learning and personal development.
- Company: Aspire People, dedicated to making a difference in SEND education.
- Benefits: Pay from £14/hour, flexible hours, and professional training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible start dates and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in education, care, or youth work; passion for supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Opportunities for SEND Teaching Assistants in St Helens, with positions available in primary, secondary, and college settings starting from September 2026.
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 by supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). We are looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our partner schools. 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
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- 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:
- Experience in education, SEND, care, support work, youth work, or childcare
- Patient, calm, resilient, and adaptable individuals
- 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
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.
Teaching Assistant - SEND School in St Helens employer: Aspire People Limited
Aspire People is an excellent employer for those looking to launch their career in education, offering flexible work opportunities that fit around your lifestyle. With a supportive work culture led by experienced consultants, employees can gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying competitive pay and the freedom to choose their availability. This role is perfect for aspiring teachers, university students, and individuals seeking rewarding work with young people in Staffordshire's vibrant educational environment.
