Teaching Assistant (SEND) Location: St Helens Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term Make a Difference From the Start of the New Academic Year Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you want a rewarding role where every day is an opportunity to build confidence, celebrate progress, and positively impact a child's life? Axcis Education is proud to be working with a large, well-established SEND school in St Helens that supports pupils aged 4–14 with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and complex medical and learning needs. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicate Teaching Assistant to join the school on a full-time or part-time, long-term basis from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community from the beginning of the academic year, providing consistent one-to-one support that enables pupils to thrive both academically and personally. The Role As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil throughout the school day. • Help the pupil access learning in the classroom and around the wider school environment. • Deliver personalised learning and intervention programmes under the guidance of teachers and specialist staff. • Encourage communication, emotional regulation, independence, and positive social interaction. • Adapt activities and learning approaches to meet the individual needs of the pupil. • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates who: • Have a caring, patient, and nurturing approach. • Are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND. Have previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential). • Are adaptable, resilient, and proactive. • Can build positive, trusting relationships while providing consistent support. • Are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. Why Join This School? • A rewarding one-to-one role where you'll see the impact of your support every day. • A welcoming and experienced SEND team that values and supports its staff. • Opportunities to work alongside therapists and other specialist professionals. • Ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills. • A stable, long-term position with excellent career development opportunities. • The chance to make a meaningful difference from the very start of the new academic year. Apply Today If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your September 2026 start and begin the new academic year making a real difference from day one. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>