SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Blackpool
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £12.90 - £13.50 per hour, experience dependant
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
Start Date: Nov 2024 Start
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive in an educational setting? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Blackpool that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children with a range of additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their potential. This is a full-time role, ideal for someone who is committed, patient, and has a genuine passion for working with children with SEN.
You will be working on a 1:1 basis or with small groups of children who require extra support with their learning. The position involves working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement tailored learning plans, foster a nurturing environment, and manage challenging behaviour where necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to children with a range of SEN, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, and more.
- Work collaboratively with class teachers and the SENCO to plan and deliver targeted interventions.
- Support pupils in managing their behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Assist in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials to meet individual needs.
- Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
- Foster independence, confidence, and self-esteem in pupils.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the teaching team and SENCO.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children with SEN in an educational setting (school-based experience preferred).
- A caring, patient, and understanding approach to working with children with diverse needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your initiative to support pupils’ learning.
- A genuine passion for making a difference in children’s lives.
- A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel.
- Access to CPD training to further develop your skills and expertise.
- Opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with SEN.
- The possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate.
If you have the experience, passion, and commitment to support children with SEN and would like to be part of a positive and nurturing school environment, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to
Join Teaching Personnel and make a difference in the lives of children in Blackpool today!
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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