Role Overview
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of mainstream secondary schools in St Helens to appoint enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants (TAs) ahead of the new academic year starting September 2026.
We are recruiting for both full-time and flexible part-time positions, supporting schools with a consistent need for dedicated support staff. Many of these placements are long-term, with the opportunity to move into permanent roles for candidates who demonstrate strong performance and commitment.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in secondary education or build a long-term career supporting young people.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
- Provide classroom-based support across a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4
- Work with students on a 1:1 basis or in small intervention groups
- Assist teachers in maintaining an engaging and focused learning environment
- Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN and behavioural challenges
- Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning attitudes
- Contribute to lesson preparation and general classroom organisation
- Encourage student confidence, participation, and progress
Who We’re Looking For
We are keen to hear from individuals who are passionate about education and confident supporting secondary-aged pupils.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working with young people (in schools, youth work, sports coaching, care, or similar)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable
- A proactive approach and willingness to support across different subjects
- A genuine interest in helping students succeed
Also suitable for:
- Graduates considering a career in teaching
- Individuals exploring education or pastoral roles
- Experienced Teaching Assistants seeking new opportunities
Desirable (not essential):
- Previous school-based experience
- Knowledge of SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, dyslexia)
- Relevant qualifications (TA Level 2/3, degree, etc.)
What’s Available to You
- A variety of full-time and part-time placements to suit your availability
- Long-term opportunities with pathways into permanent school positions
- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
- Access to free training and CPD courses, including SEN and behaviour management
- Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
- Experience working in a range of inclusive and supportive secondary schools in St Helens
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
As a market leader in education recruitment, Teaching Personnel connects talented individuals with schools where they can make a real impact. We focus on long-term matches, career progression, and providing ongoing support throughout your journey.
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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