SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for their SEN Hub in Blackpool. This exciting role involves supporting children aged 7-11 with various needs, including ASD and ADHD. You'll work closely with teachers to deliver personalized support, fostering independence and emotional wellbeing. The position offers ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to positively impact young learners' lives. Join a supportive team committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Relevant qualifications in supporting teaching and learning are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to pupils in small groups and 1:1.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the implementation of individual learning plans.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Calm and patient approach

Understanding of safeguarding

Passion for supporting young learners

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEN Hub | Blackpool FY1
Location: Blackpool | Job Type: Full-time | Start Date: 2nd June 2025

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackpoolto recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support within their on-site SEN Hub. This provision supports pupils aged 7–11 with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Pay rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour

As a Teaching Assistant in the SEN Hub, you will:

• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver tailored support to pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.

• Support the implementation of individual learning plans, EHCP targets and behaviour strategies.

• Create a nurturing, inclusive and structured learning environment for children with a variety of needs.

• Foster positive relationships to promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), ideally within a primary or specialist setting.

• A calm, patient and flexible approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young learners.

• Good understanding of safeguarding and supporting children with additional needs.

• A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable but not essential.

• A long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

• Ongoing CPD opportunities through Teaching Personnel, including Team Teach and Autism Awareness training.

• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

• Weekly pay via PAYE, with no umbrella company fees.

Interested?
To apply, please click "Apply Now" or send your CV to [e-mail] more information, contact our Lancashire Northg Primary Branch on 01772 386968

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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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