SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time Opportunity
Primary School in Blackpool
Start Date: February 2026
⏰ Monday–Friday | 08:30 - 15:30
Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with additional needs flourish both academically and emotionally.
About the Role
The successful SEN TA will support pupils across the school with a range of additional needs, including:
- ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition)
- ADHD
- Social, emotional and behavioural needs
You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to:
- Provide 1:1 and small‑group intervention
- Implement personalised support strategies
- Use de‑escalation and positive behaviour approaches
- Help children access learning and develop independence
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may require additional reassurance and structure
This role will suit someone patient, intuitive, and confident in adapting to individual needs.
What We’re Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASC, ADHD or behavioural needs
- A calm, nurturing approach and the ability to build rapport quickly
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to follow behaviour plans and support emotional regulation
- Resilience and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children
- A valid child‑only DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
Experience in a school, support, or care setting is highly desirable.
What Teaching Personnel Offers You
- Competitive weekly pay, based on your experience
- A dedicated consultant for ongoing support
- Access to high‑quality CPD, including behaviour management, SEN training and safeguarding
- Long‑term opportunities with potential for future permanent roles
- A chance to make a real difference in a child’s school journey
If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEN career and join a friendly, hardworking school team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for more detail.
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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