SEN TA

Specialist Teaching Assistant – High Needs Support
Location: Lytham St Annes – Secondary School
Start Date: January 2025

Contract: Part-time (5 mornings per week)

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at a welcoming secondary school in Lytham St Annes. This role involves providing 1:1 support for a pupil with complex needs, ensuring they can access learning and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

Essential Experience & Training:

• Proven experience supporting pupils with complex needs in an educational setting
• PACE Approach Training
• Safety Intervention Training in Schools
• De-escalation Training

The successful candidate will be:

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient in supporting students with high needs
• Skilled at building trusting relationships with pupils, families, and staff
• Confident in implementing tailored strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviours and promote positive outcomes
• A proactive team player committed to making a real difference

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative school community
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person’s education and wellbeing

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to support a pupil with complex needs and meet the essential training requirements above, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply Now’ and attach a copy of your updated CV.

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.
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