SEN Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Blackpool
- Full Time
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SEN Teaching Assistant – EYFS (SLCN Support)
Location: Blackpool
Start Date: After Easter 2026
Contract: Full‑time, ongoing
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). This role begins after the Easter break and will continue for the remainder of the academic year, with the possibility of extension.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and the school’s SENDCO to support the child’s communication development, social interaction and access to learning. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
- Providing targeted 1:1 support using strategies recommended by external professionals
- Encouraging speech, language development and early communication skills
- Supporting play‑based learning and helping the child engage with classroom activities
- Implementing personalised support plans
- Building positive, trusting relationships with the child and their family
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience supporting children with SLCN or other additional needs (EYFS experience desirable)
- A warm, nurturing approach with strong communication skills
- Patience, creativity, and the ability to motivate young learners
- A proactive attitude and willingness to follow specialist advice
- Up‑to‑date safeguarding knowledge (Teaching Personnel can provide training)
What the School Can Offer:
- A friendly and welcoming EYFS team
- Ongoing support from senior leadership and SEND specialists
- Access to resources and training to support the child effectively
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
- Access to our CPD Academy, including training in Autism, SLCN, behaviour support & more
- A dedicated consultant offering ongoing guidance and career support
- Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
How to Apply:
If you’re a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a difference in a child’s early learning journey, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel’s Preston Primary team for more information.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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