Unqualified SEN Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Unqualified SEN Support Assistant in Carnforth. The role involves assisting students with special educational needs in their daily activities and supporting their emotional and behavioral development. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a passion for working with children, and be available during school hours. Competitive salary based on experience and ongoing professional training are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Available 5 days per week during school hours.
• Desirable to drive and have access to transport.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist SEN students in daily activities.
• Collaborate with teachers on individualized education plans.
• Support students' emotional and behavioral needs.

Skills

Passion for working with children with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Patience and empathy

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Prior experience working with children in educational or care settings

Job description

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Unqualified SEN Support Assistant, Carnforth

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Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Carnforth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About the role

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you have a desire to support and empower students to reach their full potential?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team to work with our reputable specialist SEND educational client school in Kirkby Lonsdale.

As an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced skilled teaching and support professionals and contribute to the overall development and wellbeing of students with SEND needs. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting SEN students in their daily activities, including academic tasks and social integration.
• Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.
• Supporting students with their emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Facilitating communication and interaction between students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Monitoring and recording students' progress and providing feedback to teachers and senior staff.
• Assisting with the preparation of learning resources and materials.

About the school

As a dedicated recruitment agency supporting schools across South Cumbria and North Lancashire, we work with a number of SEN and behavioural based schools in the area who are looking for full-time staffing options for both day-to-day, short-term options and long-term, temporary-to-permanent roles.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be available 5 days per week during school hours (typically between 8:30am-3:30pm)
• Desirable to drive and have access to transport
• A genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• The willingness to learn and develop new skills within an SEN environment.
• A supportive and nurturing approach towards student development.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to adapt to various learning technologies.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Desirable to have prior relevant experience working with children, preferably in an educational or care setting.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.