SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs at a primary school in Fleetwood. Ideal candidates will have a background in sports coaching or youth work, bringing energy and structure to the classroom. This full-time role involves working directly with pupils to encourage engagement and independence, with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay (paid weekly)

Opportunities for progression and permanent contracts

Access to free CPD including Team Teach and Safeguarding

A dedicated consultant for career support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in sports, youth work, or mentoring roles.
• Ability to engage pupils in structured activities.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN, including autism and ADHD.
• Assist class teacher with behavior management strategies.
• Deliver targeted interventions for movement-based learning.

Skills

Sports Coaching

Youth Work

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced child workforce DBS

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Fleetwood Primary School
Ideal for candidates with a background in Sports Coaching or Youth Work
Location: Fleetwood | Position: Full-time | Start: ASAP

Are you a confident and enthusiastic individual with experience in Sports Coaching or Youth Work? Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and a desire to make a lasting impact in a primary school setting?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-regarded Primary School in Fleetwood, looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.

This role is particularly well-suited to someone with a sports coaching, youth work, or behaviour mentoring background, who can bring energy, structure, and positive behaviour support to the classroom.

• Supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and social/emotional needs

• Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management strategies

• Delivering targeted interventions, including movement-based and outdoor learning

• Encouraging pupil engagement and helping develop confidence and independence

• Acting as a positive role model both in and out of the classroom

• Has experience working with children or young people in sports, youth work or mentoring roles

• Can remain calm and supportive under pressure

• Is physically active, energetic and able to engage pupils in structured activities

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Holds (or is willing to apply for) an enhanced child workforce DBS

• Competitive pay (paid weekly)

• Opportunities for progression and permanent contracts

• Access to free CPD including Team Teach and Safeguarding

• A dedicated consultant who will support your career every step of the way

If you're passionate about supporting children with SEN and want to bring your coaching or youth work experience into the classroom, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

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 rol