SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Heysham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's specialist SEN school in the Lancaster area is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Secondary Nurture Group. You will support pupils with SEN and complex needs, help them access learning, build confidence and reach their potential.

Starting 19th October 2026, this full‑time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm. All appointments require enhanced DBS disclosure and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Qualifications

• Experience caring for or supporting children with SEN, either in a school or care setting.
• A clear DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Reliable, patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting young people.
• Available to work full-time from 19th October 2026.
• Ability to build positive relationships and remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN and complex needs throughout the school day.
• Building positive relationships and providing emotional support.
• Assisting with learning activities both in and out of the classroom.
• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Relationship building

Emotional support

Calm under pressure

Job description

Starting 19th October 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Secondary Nurture Group within a specialist SEN school in the Lancaster area. This is a full-time role working with pupils who have a range of SEN and complex needs, providing vital support to help them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN and complex needs throughout the school day
• Building positive relationships and providing emotional support
• Assisting with learning activities both in and out of the classroom
• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

Requirements

• Experience caring for or supporting children with SEN, either in a school or care setting
• A clear DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Reliable, patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting young people
• Available to work full-time from 19th October 2026
• Ability to build positive relationships and remain calm in challenging situations

Location , LA3

Lancaster & Morecambe Area

Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children's barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.