ADHD Teaching Assistant - Lytham

ADHD Teaching Assistant - Lytham
Location: Lytham, Lancashire
Salary: £89–£95 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with ADHD?
Do you have the patience, creativity, and resilience to support pupils with additional needs in a mainstream or specialist setting?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Lytham that is seeking a dedicated ADHD Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with ADHD or other neurodiverse conditions, either in education, care, or youth work settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ADHD
• Implement strategies to help manage attention, behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning activities
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to boost confidence and engagement
• Monitor progress and contribute to support plans and reviews

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with ADHD or SEND (formal or informal)
• A calm, consistent, and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for inclusive education
• DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Psychology degree, Team Teach)
• Knowledge of ADHD strategies and behaviour support techniques

Why Apply?

• Supportive school environment with ongoing CPD
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a child’s educational journey
• Work with a passionate team committed to inclusion and wellbeing

Interested?
Apply now or contact Stanley Wilson at Teaching Personnel for more information.

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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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