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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 25/03/25
  1. Full Time
£13.75 - 14.50 per hour

Job description

Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant at a Primary School in Lancaster!

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs(SEN)? Do you want to make a difference in a primary school setting? If so, Teaching Personnel is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school in Lancaster!

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Primary School in Lancaster
Start Date: Immediate start, ongoing position
Pay: Competitive rates depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with children who have a range of special educational needs, including autism, dyslexia, and other learning or physical disabilities. Your role will involve supporting students both individually and in small groups, helping them to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

You will assist the class teacher with planning and delivering lessons, support students during activities, and help create a positive, inclusive environment where all children feel valued. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young learners.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting

  • A passion for working with children with SEN

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents

  • A caring, patient, and empathetic approach

  • A willingness to learn and develop professionally

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rates, based on experience

  • Full support from Teaching Personnel’s dedicated consultants

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

  • The chance to work in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive school environment

How to Apply:
If you are ready to make a difference and join a supportive, inclusive team, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today with your CV, or contact Teaching Personnel’s Lancaster branch for more information.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Make a difference in a child’s life 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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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