SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

CPD opportunities

Potential permanent contract

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Lytham St Annes to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant for the SEN Hub. The role is full-time, with immediate start, and potential progression to a permanent contract.

You will support pupils with a range of needs, deliver targeted help to access learning, and work alongside teachers and SEN staff to ensure the best outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, ideally in a school or care setting.
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Confident working with children of varying ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND within the SEN Hub.
• Deliver tailored support to help pupils access learning and reach targets.
• Assist with speech, language development and social interaction.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support integration into mainstream classroom activities when appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure optimal support.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Adaptable

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEN Hub Provision

Lytham St Annes | Full Time | Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lytham St Annes to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils within the school's SEN Hub provision.

This is a full-time role supporting children of varying ages and abilities, with a wide range of additional needs. The school is seeking a caring, patient and proactive individual who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to transition onto a permanent school contract.

The Role

Working within the school's specialist SEN Hub, you will:

• Support children with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Deliver tailored support to help pupils access learning and achieve individual targets.
• Assist with speech and language development, communication skills and social interaction.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support children both within the hub and during integration into mainstream classroom activities when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the best possible support.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children with SEND, ideally within a school, nursery, support work or care setting.
• Be patient, nurturing and adaptable in their approach.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Be confident working with children across a range of ages and abilities.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The School

This friendly and supportive primary school in Lytham St Annes prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed. The SEN Hub provides specialist support for pupils with a variety of needs, enabling them to flourish both academically and socially within the school community.

What We Offer

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience.
• Potential to secure a permanent contract with the school.
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities.

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices.