1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEND Location: St Helens Start Date: Late February / Early March 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Be the Spark That Helps a Child Shine Could you be the difference that helps a child with special educational needs thrive? Axcis Education is proud to be working in partnership with a large, well-established SEND school in the St Helens area, supporting pupils aged 4–14 with a wide range of needs. These include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and pupils with complex medical and learning needs. We are seeking a caring, patient, and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join the school from late February / early March. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide personalised support and play a meaningful role in each child’s learning, confidence, and independence. Your Role As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide individualised support to pupils within the classroom and wider school environment • Assist with the delivery of tailored learning and support plans created by teachers and therapists • Support communication, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour • Use creative and engaging approaches to encourage progress, confidence, and independence • Work collaboratively with a warm, dedicated, and supportive multidisciplinary team What We’re Looking For We’re keen to hear from candidates who: • Have a patient, compassionate, child-centred approach • Ideally have experience working with SEND, though this is not essential • Are flexible, adaptable, and confident working in a dynamic school setting • Can support children of varying ages, needs, and abilities • Bring enthusiasm, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference Why You’ll Love Working Here • Competitive hourly pay • A welcoming and inclusive school community that prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing • Access to 1,000+ free training courses and qualifications to support your professional development • The opportunity to be part of a team that celebrates every achievement — big or small Apply Today If you’re ready to make every school day count and support children on their unique educational journeys from late February / early March, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in a truly rewarding SEND role. 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>