SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist SEND school in Chorley is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to provide tailored support, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in care, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping children thrive.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or vulnerable children is beneficial but not essential.
• A warm, patient, and adaptable personality is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individual and small groups of pupils in and outside of the classroom.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Promoting communication, emotional regulation, and independence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Background in care

Tools

Makaton

PECS

AAC

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Chorley

We are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEND school in Chorley, which supports pupils with a range of complex learning needs. The children require patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for helping every individual thrive in their own way.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils aged 2-19 with a variety of complex needs, including autism, medical needs, communication difficulties, and cognitive challenges. Your role will be vital in creating a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting individual and small groups of pupils in and outside of the classroom.

• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and mobility, where required.

• Promoting communication, emotional regulation, and independence.

• Using a range of communication tools such as Makaton, PECS, or AAC (training provided).

• Building trusting relationships with pupils and working collaboratively with families and professionals.

What We're Looking For:

• A background in care (e.g., healthcare, support work, or similar) is highly desirable - your transferable skills are invaluable.

• A warm, patient, and adaptable personality - a sense of humour helps too!

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Experience working with SEND or vulnerable children is beneficial but not essential - we value character as much as qualifications.

• A willingness to undertake personal care duties with dignity and respect.

What We Offer:

• Supportive leadership and a committed staff team.

• Opportunities to progress within a growing school network.

• Competitive pay 90 - 110.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and ready for a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply now to our SEND Teaching Assistant role in Chorley or Email (url removed) / (phone number removed)