Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Competitive pay

Support from school leaders

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in the Blackpool (FY2) area. The role is immediate start and runs until the end of the academic year, with pay of £14.25–£15.00 per hour and 12.07% holiday pay included.

The successful candidate will support a child on a 1:1 basis, providing both academic and emotional support to help them access learning and develop confidence, with occasional interventions outside the classroom as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Willing to provide both academic and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a child to support learning and confidence.
• Deliver tailored support mainly in the classroom with occasional interventions.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and senior leaders to ensure ongoing support.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Job description

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Role

Competitive pay based on experience: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour

Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact in a child's education?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in the Blackpool (FY2) area who are seeking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant. This position is available for an immediate start and will continue until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will work closely with a child on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially. While the role will primarily be classroom-based, there may be occasions where focused interventions and support are delivered outside of the classroom environment.

You will work alongside the class teacher, SENCO, and senior leadership team to ensure the child receives the highest standard of support throughout the school day.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role within a mainstream primary school.
• Have previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Are compassionate, patient, and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Can provide both academic and emotional support to help pupils thrive.
• Are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

In return, the school offers:

• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Continuous support from senior leaders, teaching staff, and the wider school team.
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment.

The application deadline is Friday 30th October 2026, although the school is looking to appoint a suitable candidate as soon as possible and may interview before this date.

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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