Additional Needs Teaching Assistant

Additional Needs Teaching Assistants (Level 2 & Level 3)

Haslingden, Lancashire
Start Date: September
Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Tuesday to Friday Working Week
Recruiting through Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and compassionate Additional Needs Teaching Assistants (Level 2 & Level 3) to support learners at a specialist post-16 educational provision in the Haslingden area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive and learner-focused setting that specialises in preparing young adults with SEND for adulthood, citizenship and employment. The provision supports learners aged 18-25 with a range of additional needs, including severe and moderate learning difficulties and EHCPs.

The Role

As an Additional Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support learners with additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging, learner-centred lessons and activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and preparation for adulthood.
• Support communication, social development and employability skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This is a unique four-day working week, with staff working Tuesday to Friday, offering an excellent work-life balance.

We Are Looking For

Level 2 Teaching Assistants

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND.
• A caring, patient and flexible approach.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) desirable.
• Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification or relevant experience desirable.

Level 3 Teaching Assistants

• Previous experience supporting learners with additional needs.
• Relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently and deliver targeted learning support.
• Commitment to inclusion, learner development and professional growth.

What We Offer

• September start.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Consistent Tuesday to Friday working pattern.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.

If you are passionate about supporting learners to achieve independence and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for these rewarding September opportunities.

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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.
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