Job Title: Teaching Assistant – SEND School (Primary & Secondary) Location: St Helens Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time roles available Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Make a Lasting Impact in a Supportive SEND School Environment Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you thrive in a caring, inclusive setting where every day brings new challenges and rewards? We are proud to be recruiting for a well-established, large SEND school in St Helens, catering for students aged 4 to 16 across two dedicated sites – one for Primary and one for Secondary learners. Our school supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs including autism (ASD), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, SEMH, communication difficulties, and more. We take pride in offering a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment, where both students and staff are supported to grow, learn and succeed. Whether you're helping a child in their first years of education or preparing a young adult for life beyond school, this is a role where you’ll truly make a difference. What Makes This Role Unique? Two specialist sites – Opportunities to work in Early Years, Primary, Secondary or Post-16 depending on your interests and experience A values-driven setting that places wellbeing, independence and personal development at the heart of everything Students are given real-world experiences through vocational learning, such as running an on-site café or garden centre A welcoming and collaborative staff team with excellent leadership and ongoing support Flexible options for both full-time and part-time positions Your Role Will Include: Supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with a wide variety of needs Adapting activities and resources to meet individual EHCP goals and learning styles Building positive relationships and supporting emotional regulation, communication and life skills Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to ensure holistic support Engaging in hands-on, practical learning – from sensory activities to vocational training Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment We’re Looking For: Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (in schools, care, residential, or youth settings) A calm, resilient and empathetic approach to behaviour and communication A proactive, team-focused attitude with flexibility to support across age groups Confidence in working 1:1 or with small groups A real passion for helping young people reach their full potential In Return, You’ll Receive: Immediate start options – begin making a difference straight away Full-time or part-time hours to suit your availability Competitive hourly pay – starting from £13.50/hour Regular training and CPD to help you grow professionally Supportive leadership and a warm, inclusive team culture A role where you’ll genuinely change lives and futures Whether you’re experienced in SEND or looking for a fresh, rewarding challenge, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now to join a school that values every voice and celebrates every achievement – big or small. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Smith on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026.<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> Hannah Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026</strong></strong>