Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join their team. The successful candidate will support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them achieve their academic and social potential. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of Individual Education Plans and maintaining regular contact with parents. This part-time, permanent position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in young lives within a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and SEND Co.
• Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND in lessons.
• Assist in developing and delivering IEPs.
• Act as a keyworker for students with EHCPs.
• Maintain contact with parents for progress updates.
• Promote emotional well-being and independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and professionals.
• Assist in classroom resource management.
• Supervise during educational visits.

Skills

Support children with SEND

Assist in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Promote emotional well-being

Communication with parents

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role: Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Salary: Grade C (SCP 3 - SCP 5) FTE £24,796 - £25,583 per annum (pro rata salary £19,337 - £19,950 pa)

Contract: Permanent, Part time

Hours: 33.25 hours per week (please see Job Description for working pattern), Term time plus one week INSETS

Positions: 2

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 5th January 2026

We are seeking a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (SEND Support) to join our inclusive and supportive team. Under the direction of the SEND Co and classroom teachers, you will play a key role in helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential — both academically and socially.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and contributing to a positive, nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND in lessons, helping them to access learning and achieve their targets.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to ongoing progress reviews.
• Act as a keyworker for identified students, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Maintain regular contact with parents and carers, including half-termly progress updates.
• Promote students’ emotional well‑being, self‑esteem, and independence.
• Work closely with the SEND Co, teachers, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
• Support the use of ICT and appropriate learning resources in the classroom.
• Assist in the supervision of pupils during educational visits and school activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote positive behaviour and inclusion.

What the school offers its staff

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our pupils, the expertise, the dedication of our staff, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence. Our ultra‑modern school buildings allow our pupils to flourish in facilities for learning that truly does enable us to trail blaze innovative learning – from the bright and attractive classrooms to the fully equipped outside play areas, the facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their talents and to shine in those areas that they most enjoy.

A building, however, is only as good as the people working within; we believe we have some of the best students and teachers in the world. Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place in their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools through the Achievement through Collaboration Trust, we have a variety of external partners from Google, The Schools, Students and Teacher Network, and with University College London. Partnerships like these create opportunities for all members of our team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.