SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Blackpool (September 2025 Start)

Location: Blackpool | Start Date: September 2025 | Job Type: Full-time | Salary: £13.74 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is currently working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Blackpool, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2025.

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver tailored interventions and provide one-to-one or small group support to help every child reach their full potential.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school, care or similar setting.

• A calm, patient and empathetic approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• A genuine passion for inclusive education.

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.

What the School Offers:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.

• Ongoing CPD opportunities through Teaching Personnel.

• A chance to work in a school with a strong ethos of inclusion and teamwork.

• Opportunity for long-term employment or permanent placement.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way.

• Competitive daily pay and flexible payment options.

• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications through our CPD academy.

• £50 refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

Interviews and trial days will be arranged before the end of the summer term, so don’t delay!

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and support children who need you most, we want to hear from you.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact Sasha on 01772 386968 or email sasha.jackson@teachingpersonnel.com.  

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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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