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Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) Expiring soon

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Teaching Personnel

£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Lancashire

Temporary | Full Time

29/06/2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)
Location: Schools across the WN8 area
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time / Part-time available

About the Role:
We are recruiting caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in the WN8 area. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils with a variety of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and moderate learning difficulties
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support, both inside and outside the classroom
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver tailored learning support
  • Adapt learning materials and approaches to suit individual needs
  • Support behaviour management in line with individual education and behaviour plans
  • Assist with emotional regulation and help build pupils’ confidence and independence
  • Support communication needs, including the use of visual aids or alternative communication methods
  • Provide personal care where required (training provided if needed)
  • Monitor progress and report back to teaching staff

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND (school or similar setting)
  • A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative
  • A genuine passion for inclusive education
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities across a variety of welcoming schools in the WN8 area
  • Flexible working to suit your availability
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Ongoing support and professional development opportunities

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, apply now or get in touch to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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