Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an urgent Primary SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start in a nurturing specialist school in Lancashire. You will support children aged 2-11 with a range of SEN, delivering an adaptive curriculum and creating engaging, sensory-rich learning spaces.

Ideal candidates have a background in childcare, SEN support, or education and are available to start straight away for an immediate interview. A current Enhanced DBS is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Early Years, or primary education.

Responsibilities

• Assist young children aged 2-11 with diverse SEN across daily classroom activities.
• Help deliver a tailored, adaptive curriculum and set up engaging spaces for pupil participation.
• Support alternative communication methods, emotional regulation, and positive social interaction strategies.
• Provide pastoral care and assist with daily routines with warmth and dignity.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to track progress and EHCP targets.

Skills

Childcare experience

SEN support

Education background

Job description

Location: Lancashire (UK)

Position: Primary Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent (Immediate Start)

Salary: £102.89 - £115.89 per day

Job Advert Summary

Tradewind Recruitment is actively recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This urgent vacancy is based within a wonderful, nurturing specialist primary setting supporting children with a wide range of special educational needs. If you have a background in childcare, SEN support, or education, apply today to secure an immediate interview.

About the School

The School are a small, nurturing specialist primary school for children aged 2-11 with a wide range of needs. The school believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. They have a bespoke curriculum and adaptive approach to teaching and learning ensure that each pupil is challenged, supported and engaged, enabling them to make meaningful progress on their learning journey.

Tradewind is proud to support with this exceptional primary provision to help them find talented education professionals who are passionate about inclusive learning.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Primary Pupil Support: Assist young children aged 2-11 with diverse special educational needs (SEN) across daily classroom activities, play, and structured learning.
• Bespoke Learning Environment: Help deliver a tailored, adaptive curriculum, setting up engaging sensory and developmental spaces to encourage pupil participation.
• Communication & Engagement: Support alternative communication methods, emotional regulation, and positive social interaction strategies.
• Welfare & Development: Support pupils with pastoral care, personal development, and daily routines with warmth, patience, and dignity.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with primary class teachers, SENCOs, and specialist therapists to track progress and achieve Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

Person Specification & Requirements

• Experience: Previous professional background or strong volunteering experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Early Years, or primary education.
• Key Attributes: High patience, empathy, emotional resilience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for working with young learners.
• Compliance: Must hold a current, valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be in a position to process one immediately) and be available to start straight away.