SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Preston; Carleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a rewarding position in Poulton-le-Fylde, starting January 2026. The role involves providing dedicated support to a non-verbal Year 2 child with additional needs and requires previous 1:1 SEND experience. The ideal candidate will be patient and nurturing and will work closely with the class teacher to foster a positive learning environment in a supportive primary school.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD for professional development

Pension contributions

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience with non-verbal children who have additional needs.
• Ability to adapt learning to individual requirements.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 2 child.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance student engagement.

Skills

1:1 SEND experience

Patience

Nurturing

Compassionate approach

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Poulton-le-Fylde, Blackpool

Vision for Education is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in Poulton-le-Fylde, starting in January 2026. This rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant position will run until Easter 2026 initially and offers the chance to make a real difference in the life of a young learner.

The Role

This SEND Teaching Assistant role in Poulton-le-Fylde involves providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 2 child with additional needs. The child is non-verbal and presents with social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside moderate learning difficulties. The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing and able to adapt learning to suit individual needs. Previous 1:1 SEND experience is essential for this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Poulton-le-Fylde.

You will work closely with the class teacher and wider staff team to provide consistent, high-quality support and help the pupil engage positively with their learning. This SEND Teaching Assistant role in Poulton-le-Fylde, Blackpool requires a calm, compassionate approach and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

The School

The position is based within a friendly and inclusive primary school that prides itself on nurturing and supporting all pupils. In their most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was praised for its caring ethos and commitment to meeting the needs of every child. Staff work collaboratively and are dedicated to creating a positive, engaging learning environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on (phone number removed).

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