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Teaching Assistant - St Helens, WA9
Immediate Start - Summer Term | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles

Pay: From £14 per hour
Start Date: ASAP / Summer Term 2026
Positions: Full-time & Part-time

Make a Real Difference Supporting KS1 SEND Pupils

Are you passionate about helping young children reach their full potential? Aspire People is partnering with a welcoming primary school in St Helens with an inclusive KS1 SEND base. We're seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive, caring team. This is an exciting opportunity to help children build confidence, independence, and essential academic skills.

The school provides a nurturing, structured environment where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) thrive. In this role, you'll support pupils both academically and socially, making a lasting impact on their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 or small group support for KS1 pupils with SEND, tailoring your approach to each child.
Support children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and communication needs.
Work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans, interventions, and behaviour strategies.
Use creative, sensory, and play-based approaches to engage pupils in learning.
Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and independence.
Build strong partnerships with families, staff, and external professionals to provide holistic support.

Who We're Looking For
Experience working with children, ideally in primary or SEND settings (care, residential, or youth work also considered).
Patient, compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting children's growth and wellbeing.
Skilled in building trusting relationships with children who need additional support.
A team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals.
Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all students.
Must provide professional references and either hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Aspire People
Dedicated consultant support with SEND expertise throughout your placement.
Competitive pay from £14 per hour.
Access to SEND-focused CPD and training to enhance your skills.
Opportunities to work in rewarding primary and SEND settings across St Helens and Merseyside.
Generous refer-a-friend bonuses: £100 for TAs, £250 for Teachers.

Additional Information
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (full-time and part-time options).
Free parking and excellent public transport links.

If you're a caring, committed Teaching Assistant ready to support children in a KS1 SEND base, this is your chance to make a real difference. Apply now and join a school that values every child's potential.

INDTA

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.