SEND Teaching Assistant - ASC/PDA Specialist

TeacherActive; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Chorley to support students with ASC and PDA in a welcoming provision. The role is a temp-to-perm position with ASAP start, offering market-leading pay and ongoing CPD opportunities.

You will work closely with a dedicated team to manage behaviours, reduce anxiety, and help students engage with learning in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with ASC.
• Knowledge or experience supporting students with PDA.
• Previous experience in a SEND school or similar setting.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with ASC and PDA both in and out of the classroom.
• Help to manage behaviours, reduce anxiety and support engagement in learning.

Skills

ASC experience

PDA knowledge

SEND setting

Behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Chorley

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with ASC?

Do you have a strong understanding of PDA and how to adapt your approach to meet individual needs?

Are you looking for a rewarding temp to perm SEND Teaching Assistant role in Chorley?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist provision in chorley, supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs. The setting provides a structured and nurturing environment, focused on building trust, independence and positive outcomes for every student.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant on a temp to perm basis, starting as soon as possible. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be supporting students with ASC and PDA, both in and out of the classroom, helping to manage behaviours, reduce anxiety and support engagement in learning.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working with children or young people with ASC

Knowledge or experience supporting students with PDA

Previous experience in a SEND school or similar setting

A calm, patient and adaptable approach

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.