SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Location: St Helens
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist community school in St Helens, supporting young people aged 14-19 with a diverse range of complex needs.

The school provides a nurturing, highly supportive environment for young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple complex needs, autism, social communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical/medical needs. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils develop their independence, communication, confidence and life skills.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team to provide high-quality, individualised support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Supporting learning, communication, social development and independence.
• Helping pupils access lessons and wider school activities.
• Supporting young people with sensory, physical and/or complex needs.
• Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
• Providing personal care where required, following appropriate training and safeguarding procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the individual needs of each young person.
• Able to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Previous experience working with SEN, autism, complex needs, learning difficulties, physical disabilities or medical needs would be highly desirable. Experience within a specialist school, college, care setting or similar environment would also be beneficial.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist educational setting where every pupil is supported as an individual. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to helping young people achieve their potential, develop independence and enjoy positive experiences both in and beyond the classroom.

If you are enthusiastic, caring and ready to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for a September 2026 start.