SEN Teaching Assistant — All-Age Provision, Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are partnering with a local SEN school in Chorley to recruit a Teaching Assistant for Special Provision, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with diverse SEND needs across daily activities.

You will assist with communication strategies, help maintain a safe, nurturing environment, track progress, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to empower pupils with essential life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous background supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Attributes: High emotional resilience, empathy, patience, and a calm, flexible approach.
• Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS check (or be willing to process one immediately) and be available to start straight away.

Responsibilities

• Pupil Support: Assist students with diverse special educational needs (SEND), including communication and interaction needs, across daily classroom activities.
• Learning Environment: Help maintain a safe, happy, and well-regulated environment built on strong relationships and tailored individual approaches.
• Communication & Engagement: Support alternative and functional communication strategies to help pupils navigate their school day effectively.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and record student engagement and developmental milestones to assist teachers and multidisciplinary specialists.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to empower pupils with key life skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are partnering with a local SEN school in Chorley to recruit a Teaching Assistant for Special Provision, supporting pupils aged 4-19 with diverse SEND needs across daily activities.

You will assist with communication strategies, help maintain a safe, nurturing environment, track progress, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to empower pupils with essential life skills.