SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Chorley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary pupil in the Chorley area. You will work 1:1 with a pupil who has ASC and PMLD, within an inclusive mainstream classroom, under the guidance of the class teacher, SENCO and external therapists.

The role focuses on adapting learning materials, managing sensory needs, and fostering positive social interactions to help the pupil access the curriculum and enjoy the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASC, PMLD or complex needs.
• Valid Enhanced DBS on Update Service.
• Empathy, patience and resilience in a busy classroom.
• Willingness to learn specialised care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 in-class support for ASC/PMLD pupil.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and medical needs.
• Support communication using PECS, Makaton, visual schedules.
• Deliver sensory and emotional regulation strategies.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Flexibility

Caring nature

Education

DBS Enhanced Child Workforce certificate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Visual schedules

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Chorley area, Lancashire (easily accessible via local transport links)
• School Type: Mainstream Primary School (Supporting an individual pupil with Autism / ASC and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties within an inclusive classroom)
• Contract Type: Long-Term Supply (ASAP Start)
• Pay Rate: £92.56 - £100 per day (Dependent on experience)
• Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (School hours)

About the School

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Support Worker to join a welcoming mainstream primary school based in the Chorley area.

The school is deeply committed to inclusive education, ensuring that every child regardless of their level of need is fully integrated into the school community, feels valued, and is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

Working on a 1:1 basis, you will provide dedicated support to a primary-aged pupil with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) within a mainstream classroom environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external therapists to adapt learning materials, manage sensory needs, and facilitate positive social interactions with peers. Your goal is to create a safe, reassuring, and stimulating environment that empowers the student to access the curriculum and enjoy their school day.

Key Responsibilities

• 1:1 In-Class Support: Assist the pupil with autism and PMLD throughout lessons, adapting classroom activities to suit their individual learning pace and style.
• Personal Care & Medical Support: Support the student with personal care routines, manual handling, feeding, and any specific medical needs as required (full training provided).
• Communication & Engagement: Implement alternative and augmentative communication methods (such as PECS, Makaton, or visual schedules) to help the student express their needs and understand daily routines.
• Sensory & Emotional Regulation: Help deliver sensory integration strategies, movement breaks, and emotional regulation techniques to keep the pupil calm and focused.
• Peer Inclusion: Foster positive relationships and encouraging social interaction between the pupil and their mainstream peers during class time and playtimes.
• Safeguarding: Maintain a vigilant approach to safeguarding and pupil welfare in line with school policies and statutory guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs, specifically Autism (ASC), PMLD, complex medical needs, or physical disabilities (experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker is ideal). Experience within a school setting is a plus.
• Attributes: High levels of empathy, patience, resilience, flexibility, and a genuinely caring nature.
• Skills: A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn specialised care techniques (such as manual handling and medical administration) and adapt to a busy mainstream classroom environment.
• Vetting: Must hold a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one immediately).