Special Needs Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | St. Helens, Merseyside |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 199917 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant Location: St Helens
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Start Date: January
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a very well-regarded SEN school in St Helens. You will be working in a 1 to 1 capacity with students who have complex additional needs, including PMLD, SLD, severe autism, and a small number of students have SEMH needs.
This provision has excellent outdoor grounds, and the students engage in a variety of outdoor activities including walking, sports and horticulture.
This school supports secondary aged students, leaning towards the upper age limits (14+)
Due to the nature of the students, you must be comfortable managing emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour and personal care when needed.
Your Role as a Teaching Assistant
- As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide classroom support across core subjects
- Work 1:1 with students.
- Help adapt activities to support different learning needs
- Encourage positive participation, focus and confidence in lessons
- Support the class teacher with learning resources and routines
- Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school environment
We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
- A proactive and patient approach
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
- Robust and comfortable with challenging behaviour
- Understanding around complex needs
Teaching Assistant experience is beneficial, but not essential. We welcome applications from graduates and career changers looking to start a rewarding role in education.
What the School Can Offer
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA or Teacher Training routes
- A role where you will genuinely make a difference every day
Apply Today If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, click Apply Now and we will be in touch within 2-3 working days.
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check
VR/1019644
IND-SEN
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Start Date: January
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a very well-regarded SEN school in St Helens. You will be working in a 1 to 1 capacity with students who have complex additional needs, including PMLD, SLD, severe autism, and a small number of students have SEMH needs.
This provision has excellent outdoor grounds, and the students engage in a variety of outdoor activities including walking, sports and horticulture.
This school supports secondary aged students, leaning towards the upper age limits (14+)
Due to the nature of the students, you must be comfortable managing emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour and personal care when needed.
Your Role as a Teaching Assistant
- As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide classroom support across core subjects
- Work 1:1 with students.
- Help adapt activities to support different learning needs
- Encourage positive participation, focus and confidence in lessons
- Support the class teacher with learning resources and routines
- Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school environment
We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
- A proactive and patient approach
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
- Robust and comfortable with challenging behaviour
- Understanding around complex needs
Teaching Assistant experience is beneficial, but not essential. We welcome applications from graduates and career changers looking to start a rewarding role in education.
What the School Can Offer
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA or Teacher Training routes
- A role where you will genuinely make a difference every day
Apply Today If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, click Apply Now and we will be in touch within 2-3 working days.
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check
VR/1019644
IND-SEN