SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Tarleton; Presencial; GBP 9800 - 13.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Lancashire County Council is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant for Weeton St Michael’s Church of England Primary School in Weeton, Preston.

The role covers five mornings per week (8:30am–12:00pm), 17.5 hours, term time only, to support a Key Stage 2 pupil with an EHCP. You will work with teaching and SEND teams to promote independence and learning using visual supports and structured routines.

Formación

• Experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Calm, patient and able to build positive relationships.
• Understands how additional needs can affect learning or is willing to undertake training.
• Can use structured routines and adapted approaches effectively.
• Observant, organised and able to communicate with colleagues and families.

Responsabilidades

• Provide pupil-focused SEND support across five mornings each week.
• Help the pupil access learning, follow instructions, sustain attention and complete tasks with increasing independence.
• Use visual and structured approaches to support organisation and regulation.
• Recognise early signs that support is needed and respond proactively.
• Support communication, positive peer relationships and transitions.
• Deliver or support targeted EHCP interventions and monitor progress.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents and external professionals.

Conocimientos

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Structured routines

Observation & organisation

Communication with families

Christian ethos

Descripción del empleo

Required (4th January 2027 or sooner if possible ).

Location Weeton St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, Church Road, Weeton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3WD (59 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.weeton-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk

Summary Weeton St Michael’s is a caring, inclusive school where every child is supported to flourish. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work five mornings each week, supporting a Key Stage 2 pupil with an EHCP.

The successful candidate will provide calm, consistent support with learning, attention and organisation, communication and social understanding, emotional and sensory regulation, transitions and increasing independence.

The Role

• Provide pupil-focused SEND support across five mornings each week.
• Help the pupil access learning, follow instructions, sustain attention and complete tasks with increasing independence.
• Use visual and structured approaches to support organisation and regulation.
• Recognise early signs that support is needed and respond proactively.
• Support communication, positive peer relationships and transitions.
• Deliver or support targeted EHCP interventions and monitor progress.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents and external professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Is calm, patient and able to build a positive, trusting relationship.
• Understands how additional needs can affect learning and regulation, or is willing to undertake training.
• Can use structured routines and adapted approaches effectively.
• Is observant, organised and able to communicate well with colleagues and families.
• Is committed to promoting independence and our Christian ethos and HEART values.

We can offer:

• Small class sizes and a strong focus on individual children.
• A friendly, supportive staff team and inclusive school community.
• SEND-specific professional development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil’s experience of school.

Contract Details

• Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
• Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–12:00pm, term time only
• Contract: Fixed-term, linked to EHCP funding and the pupil’s continued attendance at the school
• Start date: 4 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter
• Grade: Grade 4 (Teaching Assistant 2A)

Closing date: Thursday 12 November

Interviews: Tuesday 17 November

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit with Mr Smith, Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01253 836280.

Weeton St Michael’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Proposed Interview Date: 17/11/2026 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.