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Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    St. Helens

  • Sector:

    SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £105.00 - £110.00 per day

  • Contact:

    Charlotte Askham

  • Contact email:

    caskham@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    GREGERVS_1759419775

  • Published:

    about 5 hours ago

  • Duration:

    Perm

  • Expiry date:

    2025-11-01

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

SEN Teaching Assistant - St Helens - Immediate Start

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, dedication, and enthusiasm to support pupils in reaching their full potential?

We are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in St Helens, starting as soon as possible.

Role:

  • SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 or small group support)

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday

  • Immediate start

  • Long-term placement, with potential for permanent opportunities

Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH.

  • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement EHCP targets and adapt learning materials.

  • Foster a nurturing and supportive environment to help pupils feel safe and engaged.

  • Use a range of strategies to manage behaviour positively and effectively.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children with SEN (in a school or similar setting)

  • A calm, patient, and caring approach

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

  • Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) - desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

  • A supportive school environment with a dedicated and experienced staff team

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

  • Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

  • Immediate start with prompt registration process


📍 Location: St Helens
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📞 Apply Now!

If you're ready to make a real difference and are available to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.