Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

CPD opportunities

Competitive pay

Experienced staff support

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Lancaster (LA3) for a full-time January 2027 start. You will support a pupil with additional needs daily, helping them access learning, build confidence and progress academically and socially.

You will collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support in the classroom. The role involves classroom-based support, delivering targeted interventions and adapting activities to meet the pupil’s needs,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider staff team.
• Passion for helping every child reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support and supervision.
• Deliver targeted interventions and adapt activities to pupil needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor support.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience & empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Passion for helping children

Job description

Pay rate: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
January 2027 Start
Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is essential

Teaching Personnel are currently working alongside a welcoming primary school in the LA3 area to recruit a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in January 2027.

This rewarding opportunity will involve supporting a pupil with additional needs on a daily basis, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and make meaningful progress both academically and socially. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support and ensure the pupil receives the guidance needed to thrive in the classroom environment.

The role will consist of classroom-based support, alongside delivering targeted interventions and adapting learning activities to meet the individual needs of the pupil.

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN.
• Be patient, empathetic, and nurturing in their approach.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Work effectively as part of a wider staff team.
• Be passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.

• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Support from experienced teachers, SEN staff, and school leaders.
• A fulfilling role where you can make a genuine difference to a child's education.

The school is looking to appoint the right candidate ahead of the January start date and will review applications as they are received.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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