SEN Teaching Assistant positions

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for mainstream primary schools across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Providing tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs, this flexible role offers competitive rates and the chance to make a significant impact in children's education. Interested candidates should bring their experience, qualifications, and passion for enhancing learning environments.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs required.
• Additional training or qualifications in SEN support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Support students with learning difficulties.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Understanding of Special Educational Needs

Education

GCSE qualifications

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:

• GCSE 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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