Support Assistant – SEN Schools
Chorley & Skelmersdale | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | September Starts
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives?
We are recruiting Support Assistants to work across a number of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools in Chorley and Skelmersdale, with both full-time and part-time positions available from September.
This role is ideal for individuals from a range of backgrounds, particularly:
- Ex-Forces personnel looking for a rewarding career change
- Sports Coaches and PE Instructors
- Youth Workers
- Care and Support Workers
- Teaching Assistants
- Graduates considering a career in education
- Individuals with experience supporting vulnerable people
The Role
As a Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have a variety of additional needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Learning disabilities
- Communication difficulties
You will help students to access learning, develop social skills, build confidence and achieve their individual goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Providing one-to-one and small group support
- Assisting students in the classroom and throughout the school day
- Supporting behaviour management strategies
- Encouraging engagement in learning activities
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Promoting independence, confidence and wellbeing
What We're Looking For
You don't need previous school experience to be successful in this role. We are looking for people with:
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience, resilience and empathy
- A positive and proactive attitude
- The ability to build strong relationships
- A genuine passion for supporting young people
Ex-Forces candidates often excel due to their leadership, adaptability and teamwork skills.
Sports Coaches bring valuable experience motivating young people, promoting confidence and managing behaviour in group settings.
What We Offer
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- September 2026 starts
- Competitive weekly pay
- Ongoing training and development
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEN education
- Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Apply Today
If you're looking for a meaningful role where every day is different and you can make a real impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to secure your September start and begin your journey in SEN education.
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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