SEND Teaching Assistant — Specialist SEND Classroom (Ongoing)

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Chorley. You will support pupils with a range of SEND within a specialist classroom, delivering targeted interventions and building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

The role is ongoing, subject to funding, with competitive hourly pay and a supportive consultant to assist your career development in the SEND education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND within education, care, or support environments.
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, or communication needs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support programmes.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Assist with communication and social development activities.
• Implement behaviour support strategies where required.
• Contribute to a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

SEND support experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Chorley. You will support pupils with a range of SEND within a specialist classroom, delivering targeted interventions and building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

The role is ongoing, subject to funding, with competitive hourly pay and a supportive consultant to assist your career development in the SEND education sector.