SEN Teaching Assistant positions

TN United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for mainstream Primary Schools in Blackpool. This flexible role offers both full-time and part-time positions, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your schedule. You'll provide essential support to students with Special Educational Needs, ensuring they thrive in a positive learning environment. Join a team committed to making a difference in children's lives and enjoy competitive rates while doing so. If you have a passion for education and a heart for helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free child protection training

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with teachers to meet students' needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Understanding of Special Educational Needs

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Training in SEN support

Experience in educational settings

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant positions, Blackpool

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for mainstream Primary Schools across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast!

The positions available include full-time, part-time, and supply work that can be tailored to fit your availability and dependent on school requirements. The rates are competitive (Between £13.50 - £14.50 per hour) and the hours are flexible to suit you.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with students from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 2 (KS2), providing support on a 1:1 basis with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and other SEN requirements.

Job Duties:

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Support students with learning difficulties or disabilities
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to meet students' needs

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience working with children or young people
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional training or qualifications in SEN support
• Experience in a similar role within an educational setting

If you’ve got experience in supporting children with SEN and would like to work in school in either part-time or full-time, please upload an up to date version of your CV and we will be in touch accordingly.

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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