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Learning Support Assistant - SEND School

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 14 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: St. Helens, Merseyside

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant - SEND School, St Helens, WA11

Immediate Start | Supporting Students Aged 16+ with ASD
Pay: From £14 per hour (depending on experience)
Position: Full-time, 1:1 support

Make a Real Difference Supporting Students with SEND

Are you passionate about helping young people with ASD and other SEND needs thrive in a college environment that values both learning and life experiences?

A forward-thinking SEND school in St Helens is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students aged 16+. This is a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant, inclusive setting where students not only focus on academics but also gain real-world experiences through initiatives like running a café and shop, landscaping, animal management, and supported work placements.

You will provide vital 1:1 support, helping students access learning, build independence, and succeed both in and outside the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing

Deliver 1:1 support for students aged 16+ with ASD and additional SEND needs.
Assist students in academic lessons and practical activities such as café/shop operations, landscaping, animal care, and work placements.
Promote independence, life skills, and confidence.
Help create a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Collaborate closely with teaching staff, therapists, and external professionals to tailor support to individual student needs.
Encourage positive social interaction, emotional regulation, and practical skill development.

Who We're Looking For

Experience supporting SEND students, ideally in a school, college, care, residential, or youth work setting.
Patient, compassionate, and flexible with a strong passion for helping young people succeed.
Skilled in building trusting relationships and adapting support to individual needs.
Reliable, proactive, and fully committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
Must hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Aspire People?

Competitive pay starting from £14 per hour.
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Opportunities to work in an innovative SEND college environment in St Helens.
Access to SEND-focused CPD and training.
Generous refer-a-friend bonuses: £100 for LSAs, £250 for Teachers.

Quick Info

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
On-site parking and good public transport links.
Immediate start with potential for long-term or permanent placement.

If you're enthusiastic, experienced, and ready to support young people with SEND in an engaging, real-world learning environment, apply now and help students aged 16+ thrive both academically and practically!

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

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