SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language Support (Year 1)
Location: Blackpool
School Type: Mainstream Primary School
Start Date: 2nd September 2025 
⏰ Full-time (Monday to Friday), Term-Time Only
Pay: £13.75 - £14.50 per day (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Blackpool to recruit a Speech and Language Teaching Assistant to support children in Year 1 with communication and language development needs.

The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, proactive, and patient individual who has a passion for supporting early communication skills. You will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with speech and language needs

• Deliver targeted interventions, working alongside the school’s SENCO and external specialists

• Support pupils within the classroom and during focused intervention sessions

• Monitor and record pupil progress, helping to adapt strategies as needed

• Promote confidence, social interaction, and a positive attitude to learning

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
✅ Experience working with children in an educational or care setting
✅ A strong understanding of speech and language development (or willingness to train)
✅ Excellent communication skills and a nurturing, patient approach
✅ Relevant qualifications or experience in SEND/SLCN support (desirable but not essential)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities (e.g. Team Teach, Autism Awareness, NELI training)

• Personal consultant to support your career development

• Access to a wide network of schools across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast 

Whether you're an experienced TA, a graduate exploring a career in education, or a support worker looking to transition into schools – we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Olivia at Teaching Personnel on olivia.lowcock@teachingpersonnel.com  for more details.

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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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