Teaching Assistant - SEND School

SEND Teaching Assistant Opportunities - St HelensPrimary Secondary College SEND Settings September 2026 StartsPay: From £14 per hour Location: St Helens and surrounding areasContract: Full-Time, Part-Time, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm OpportunitiesStart Dates: September 2026 - Flexible throughout the first half termMake a Difference Supporting Children and Young People with SENDAre you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to reach their full potential?Aspire People is working with a range of SEND schools, specialist provisions, resource bases and alternative education settings across St Helens, with opportunities available across primary, secondary and college-aged settings.We're looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our partner schools from September 2026. While many roles are available for September starts, we can offer flexible start dates throughout the first half term, making these opportunities ideal if you're looking for a new role after the summer.Whether you have previous experience in SEND education or have worked in care, support work, youth work, residential settings, childcare or similar environments, we'd love to hear from you.Every pupil is different, and every achievement matters. 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)ADHDSEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)Complex medical and physical needsSensory processing differencesA range of additional and complex learning needsYour Role May Include:Providing 1:1 support and working with small groupsSupporting pupils and students in the classroom and wider school environmentHelping to deliver sensory, communication, social and life-skills activitiesSupporting learning, engagement and positive behaviourPromoting independence, confidence and emotional wellbeingAssisting with personal care where required (depending on the setting)Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider support teamsSupporting individual education and support plansBuilding positive, trusting relationships with pupils and studentsWhat We're Looking ForWe're keen to hear from people who are:Experienced in education, SEND, care, support work, youth work or childcarePatient, calm, resilient and adaptablePassionate about supporting children and young people with additional needsConfident working with pupils across primary, secondary or college ageStrong communicators who enjoy working as part of a teamCommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleAble to provide professional references and complete an Enhanced DBS check where requiredWhy Work with Aspire People?Pay rates from £14 per hourFlexible start dates throughout the first half termFull-time, part-time and flexible opportunitiesLong-term and temp-to-perm positionsA dedicated consultant specialising in SEND educationAccess to free SEND-specific CPD and trainingOpportunities across a variety of specialist settings in St HelensPlacements matched to your experience, availability and career goalsRefer-a-Friend bonus - £100 for Teaching Assistants and £250 for Teachers Start Your New SEND Role This SeptemberIf you're looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children and young people with SEND, we want to hear from you.Whether you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from care, youth work, residential support or another setting, Aspire People can help you find your next opportunity in St Helens.Apply today and explore our latest SEND Teaching Assistant roles, with opportunities available from September and flexible start dates throughout the first half term.INDTAAspire 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.