Teaching Assistant (Unqualified) Location: Widnes Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available Start Date: Late September 2026 Support. Inspire. Make a Difference. Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have the patience, compassion and resilience to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and independence? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist education setting in Widnes, starting in late September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in education, gain valuable experience supporting pupils with additional needs and make a genuine difference every day. Your Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide pupils with the encouragement, structure and individual support they need to access their education. You may support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, helping them engage with lessons, develop communication and social skills, manage their emotions and build greater independence. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting teachers with lessons, activities and classroom routines • Providing 1:1 and small-group support based on individual pupil needs • Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and communication skills • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour • Preparing learning resources and assisting with practical activities • Creating a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment • Encouraging pupils to participate in educational and social activities • Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual targets and progress • Providing consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement throughout the school day The role can be incredibly rewarding, with the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils and celebrate their progress, whether that's developing a new skill, becoming more independent or simply growing in confidence. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working with children and young people and who understands the importance of a patient, consistent and nurturing approach. Previous experience within education is beneficial, but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have transferable experience from care, support work, youth work, residential settings or other roles involving children and young people. You should be: • Patient, compassionate and resilient • Confident building positive relationships with pupils • Adaptable and willing to support a range of individual needs • Calm and consistent when managing challenging situations • Enthusiastic about helping young people achieve their potential • A strong team player with a willingness to learn and develop • Experience With Additional Needs Experience supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous. This may include working with children or young people with: Autism (ASD) ADHD SEMH needs Challenging behaviour Communication and interaction difficulties Complex learning needs Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) Physical or sensory needs However, relevant experience is not essential. If you have the right attitude, patience and passion for supporting young people, training and development can be provided. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a specialist education environment while developing skills that can lead to a long-term career in education, SEND or care. You'll benefit from: • A supportive and welcoming working environment • Full-time and part-time opportunities • Valuable experience supporting pupils with additional needs • Opportunities for training and professional development • The chance to work alongside experienced education professionals • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' lives Apply Today If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking for a rewarding opportunity to develop your experience within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a late September 2026 start and take the next step towards a rewarding career supporting pupils to learn, grow and achieve their potential. 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>