Learning Support Assistant. Job in St. Helens Education & Training Jobs

Job description

Join Our Team as a SEND Teaching Assistant – Make a Difference Every DayWe are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistants to work with children aged 2‐7 who have severe, profound, and complex learning and physical needs, including complex autism.

If you're looking for a role where every day is unique, impactful, and rewarding, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who Should Apply?

Care Assistants

Support Workers

Healthcare Assistants

Teaching Assistants

Anyone with a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs

This isn't just about providing support – it's about building connections, offering care, and fostering meaningful communication.

Your Role

Provide one‐on‐one and small‐group support to help students engage in their learning

Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting and changing

Help with mobility and physical needs, including wheelchair transfers and hoisting

Lead sensory‐based activities tailored to each child's needs

Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to ensure every child is safe, included, and comfortable

What We're Looking ForYou don't need a teaching background – we value experience in care, healthcare, and SEND settings just as much.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience supporting children or adults with complex physical or learning needs

An understanding of conditions such as PICA, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and other medical protocols

Confidence in supporting wheelchair users and assisting with personal care

A calm, patient, and compassionate approach

Ability to follow care plans and work within a supportive team

The ability to provide two professional references

Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

What We Offer

Support from Aspire People, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies

Long‐term, rewarding placements with opportunities to grow your career

Competitive weekly pay based on your experience and skills

Ongoing professional development and support from experienced education consultants

A £250 Refer a Friend bonus

A £100 Joining Bonus once you complete your first 10 days of work – no strings attached!

If you're passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV!

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Helens

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English