SEN Teaching Assistant

Choice Teachers; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE - no umbrella companies

Flexible day-to-day or long-termPlac e

Wide network of supportive schools

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Job summary

Choice Teachers is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of needs in specialist settings across the Blackpool area. These full-time, long-term placements offer daily pay bands of £85-£100, inclusive of holiday pay.

Roles are agency vacancies with flexible day-to-day or long-term placements. Successful applicants will work with students who have needs such as ASD, global developmental delay and challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

• An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history (including any gaps)
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants - Blackpool Area

Location: Blackpool
Hours: Full-Time
Pay: £85-£100 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)

About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

We're recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools across Blackpool, supporting students with a range of needs including:

• ASD / Autism
• Global developmental delay
• Challenging behaviour

These full-time, long-term roles are ideal for candidates with SEN school experience. We also welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills gained in:

• Youth offending or criminal justice services
• Children's residential care
• Mental health or behavioural support roles
• Police or prison services

If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

To apply, you'll need:

• An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history (including any gaps)
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• PAYE - no umbrella companies
• Competitive daily rates (£85-£100 per day)
• Flexible work options: day-to-day or long-term placements
• Access to a wide network of supportive schools
• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations) - ensuring fair pay and conditions

Please note: this is an agency vacancy