Flexible Contract Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bamber Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Bank Shift Workers to provide essential support to children with Special Educational Needs in various settings across Central Lancashire. This flexible role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while accommodating other commitments. Ideal candidates will possess a compassionate approach and a willingness to adapt to the diverse needs of students. Join a dedicated team and enjoy competitive hourly rates, ongoing support, and the opportunity to transition into longer-term roles. If you're passionate about education and care, this is your chance to make a difference!

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Willingness to provide personal care support.

Responsibilities

• Providing educational and personal care support to children with complex needs.
• Promoting a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Adaptability

Experience in education

Experience in care

Youth work experience

Education

DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Bank Shift Worker - SEN Educational & Personal Care Support
Location: PR5, PR25, PR26, PR6, PR7 (Across Central Lancashire)
Contract: Flexible / Bank Hours
Start Date: Ongoing (ASAP starts available)
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)

Are you looking for flexible work that makes a real difference?
Do you have experience or a strong interest in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We are currently recruiting Bank Shift Workers to join our team, supporting a range of SEN provisions across Central Lancashire - including areas such as Leyland, Chorley, Bamber Bridge, and surrounding towns (PR5, PR25, PR26, PR6, PR7).

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking flexible, rewarding work - ideal for those with other commitments or looking to gain experience in education or care.

• Providing educational and personal care support to children with a range of complex needs

• Working across specialist settings, including autism units, SEMH schools, and complex needs provisions

• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory needs, mobility, and behaviour

• Delivering 1:1 support and assisting in group sessions under the guidance of teaching staff

• Promoting a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

• Individuals with experience in education, care, youth work, or related fields

• A compassionate and adaptable approach to supporting children with SEN

• Willingness to provide personal care support (training provided if needed)

• Ability to travel to multiple settings across the specified postcodes

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

• Flexible work to fit around your schedule

• Competitive hourly rates

• A variety of settings to build your experience

• Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent roles

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Whether you're looking to build your career in SEN education, return to work, or pick up extra hours, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team of dedicated support workers and start making a difference where it really matters.

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 pos