Teaching Assistant (SEND) Location: St Helens Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only Start the New Academic Year Making a Difference Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want a rewarding role where you can help pupils build confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential every day? A welcoming and well-established specialist SEND school in St Helens is looking to recruit compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team for the September 2026 academic year. The school supports pupils aged 4–14 with a diverse range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome and complex learning and medical needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly supportive team where your contribution will have a genuine and lasting impact. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide personalised support to help pupils access learning, develop essential life skills and achieve their individual goals in a safe, nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning needs • Supporting pupils both in the classroom and throughout the wider school environment • Delivering personalised learning activities and interventions under the guidance of teaching and specialist staff • Encouraging communication, emotional regulation, independence and positive social interaction • Adapting learning resources and teaching approaches to meet individual needs • Supporting pupils with sensory, physical or personal care needs where required • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for every pupil Every day is different, offering the opportunity to celebrate small achievements that make a big difference to a child's educational journey. 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 experience working with children or vulnerable individuals in education, care, childcare, youth work or similar settings (desirable but not essential) • Are resilient, adaptable and able to respond positively to individual needs • Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues • Are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can succeed Why Join This School? • September 2026 start with full-time and part-time opportunities available • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • Long-term opportunity with excellent career progression prospects • A welcoming, experienced and supportive SEND team • Work alongside therapists and specialist professionals to develop your skills • Access to ongoing training and professional development • A rewarding role where you'll make a meaningful difference to children's lives every single day Apply Today If you're looking to begin the new academic year in a rewarding role where your support can transform a child's educational experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your September 2026 start and become part of a dedicated team committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential. 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>