SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Primary School, Accrington
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time options available
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive primary school team in Accrington. The successful candidate will work on a 1:1 basis with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), providing them with the support needed to thrive both academically and socially. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, parents, and other professionals to help ensure each child achieves their full potential.

This role involves supporting pupils both inside and outside the main classroom, adapting learning activities to meet individual needs, and helping to create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to children with additional needs, including those with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities that cater to each child’s individual learning plan and goals.
• Support the child’s participation in classroom activities while fostering independence.
• Promote a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to assess and monitor each child's progress and adapt strategies as needed.
• Work with external professionals when needed, such as therapists and specialist teachers, to implement recommended strategies.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should be patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with SEND children, although we are also open to applications from those who are new to the field but have a strong passion and willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements:

• A passion for working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children and support them in a sensitive, encouraging manner.
• Comfortable working both within the classroom and in quieter, one-to-one settings outside the main learning environment.
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other support staff.
• Flexibility, patience, and a proactive approach to solving challenges.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a SEND support role within a school setting.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or similar.
• Knowledge of strategies and interventions for supporting children with autism, ADHD, and other additional needs.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEND.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive colleagues and leadership team committed to inclusive education.

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.
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