Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEND School
St Helens | Specialist SEND Setting | From £14 per hour | Full-Time | Long-Term
Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND to develop their confidence, independence and life skills?
Aspire People are working with a specialist SEND School in St Helens, seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants for long-term, full-time positions.
Throughout the autumn term, with schools needing immediate starts, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a setting focused on preparing young people for life beyond education.
The Role
You'll provide personalised 1:1 support throughout the college day, helping students with learning, communication, wellbeing and independence.
The school offers a range of practical and vocational activities, including:
Café and customer service
Woodwork and practical workshops
Landscaping and outdoor activities
Animal care
Employability and preparation-for-adulthood skills
You'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help students overcome barriers and achieve their individual goals.
We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from people with experience in SEND, education, care, youth work, residential support or similar settings.
You'll ideally be patient, resilient and compassionate, with confidence supporting young people on a 1:1 basis and a genuine interest in helping them develop independence.
Previous SEND experience is desirable, but transferable experience will be considered.
Role Details
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: St Helens
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Long-term, full-time
Pay: From £14 per hour
Start: Throughout the autumn term, with schools needing immediate starts
Why Aspire People?
Pay from £14 per hour
Long-term, full-time opportunities
Consistent 8:30am-4:30pm hours
Dedicated SEND consultant
Free SEND-specific CPD and training
Opportunities across primary, secondary and college SEND settings
Ongoing placement support
£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus for Teaching Assistants and £250 for Teachers*
If you're looking for a rewarding SEND role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives, apply today to find out more.
INDTA
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
