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Learning Support Assistants – SEN | Full-Time | St Helens | September 2025 Start

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking multiple dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work full-time in mainstream secondary schools across St Helens, starting in September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in education, gain valuable classroom experience, or continue their journey supporting children and young people with additional needs.

About the Role:

Support students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)

Work one-to-one or in small groups under the guidance of SENCOs and classroom teachers

Help promote inclusion, confidence and academic progress in a mainstream school setting

Full-time hours, Monday to Friday during school term time

Ideal Candidates May Have:

Previous experience in a similar role or with children/young people with SEN

Background in residential care, youth support, or social work

A degree in Psychology or related field

Aspirations to become a teacher and a desire to gain practical experience

A positive, patient and resilient attitude

Requirements:

Must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Commitment to the full academic year starting September 2025

Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students and staff

What We Offer:

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive consultants to guide you through placements

Opportunity for permanent positions within schools for the right candidates

A rewarding role making a tangible impact on students' lives

Join Teaching Personnel and help shape the future of education for students in St Helens. If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a difference – we want to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered for a September start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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