Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEND Location: St Helens Start Date: Late June / July 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Make a Lasting Difference Before the New Academic Year Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you want a role where every day brings the opportunity to build confidence, celebrate progress, and make a genuine difference in a child's life? Axcis Education is proud to be working with a large, well-established SEND school in St Helens that supports pupils aged 4–14 with a diverse range of needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and complex medical and learning needs. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join the school on a full-time, long-term basis from late June or July 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to establish strong relationships with pupils and staff ahead of the new academic year, providing consistent support that helps children thrive both academically and personally. The Role As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide dedicated, individualised support to a pupil throughout the school day • Help pupils access learning both in the classroom and across the wider school environment • Support personalised learning programmes developed by teachers and specialist staff • Encourage communication, emotional regulation, independence, and positive engagement • Adapt activities and learning approaches to meet individual needs • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils What We're Looking For We would love to hear from candidates who: • Have a patient, caring, and nurturing approach • Are passionate about supporting children with SEND • Have previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential) • Are adaptable, resilient, and proactive • Can build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistent support • Want to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding educational setting Why Join This School? • A highly rewarding 1:1 role where you can see the impact of your support every day • A welcoming and experienced SEND team committed to staff development • Opportunities to work alongside therapists and specialist professionals • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities A long-term position offering stability, consistency, and career growth The chance to become part of the school community before the new academic year begins Apply Today If you're looking for a rewarding role where your support can transform a child's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your place for a late June/July start and begin making a difference from day one. 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>