SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistants - St Helens

Primary | Secondary | College | Specialist SEND Settings | From £14 per hour

Do you have the patience, empathy and resilience to help a young person overcome barriers and achieve something they didn't think was possible?

Aspire People are working with a range of SEND schools, specialist provisions, resource bases and alternative settings across St Helens and the surrounding areas, and we're looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join them throughout the autumn term, with schools needing immediate starts.

With opportunities across primary, secondary and college settings, there are roles to suit different experience levels and interests.

No Two Days Are the Same

Depending on the setting, you could be supporting pupils with:

Autism (ASC)

ADHD

SEMH

MLD, SLD or PMLD

Speech, language and communication needs

Sensory or physical needs

Complex and additional learning needs

Your day could involve 1:1 support, small-group activities, communication and sensory work, life skills, classroom learning or helping pupils develop independence and confidence.

Some settings may also involve personal care, depending on the needs of the pupils.

You'll work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider support teams to provide consistent, individualised support.

Experience in SEND Isn't Essential

We're keen to hear from experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, but also candidates with backgrounds in:

Care and support work

Residential settings

Youth work

Childcare

Education

Other roles supporting vulnerable children or young people

We're looking for people who are calm, patient, adaptable and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive.

What You Can Expect

From £14 per hour

St Helens and surrounding areas

Primary, secondary and college opportunities

Full-time and part-time roles

Long-term and temp-to-perm positions

Dedicated SEND education consultant

Free SEND-specific CPD and training

Roles matched to your experience and availability

£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus for Teaching Assistants and £250 for Teachers*

Make Your Next Role Count

SEND education can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Whether you're helping a pupil communicate, manage their emotions, enga...