SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Blackpool (FY3)
Start Date: 1st June 2026 (after May half term)
Contract Length: 1 full year
Potential for school-based contract for the right person
Location: Blackpool
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils across the school with a range of additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.
About the Role
- Supporting children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with a variety of SEN needs, including:
- Autism (ASC)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Speech, Language and Communication needs
- Learning difficulties
- Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support
- Working closely with class teachers, SENCO and other professionals
- Helping to create an inclusive, positive learning environment
- Contributing to pupils’ progress through adaptive strategies and differentiated activities
The School Are Looking For Someone Who:
✓ Is patient, nurturing and resilient
✓ Has experience supporting children with additional needs (school-based or otherwise)
✓ Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
✓ Works well as part of a team and takes initiative
✓ Is committed to the full academic year
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Consultant
- Free access to CPD courses and training
- Weekly pay through our PAYE system
- Opportunity for a permanent, school-based contract following a successful year
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and would like to join a friendly, supportive primary school community, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today by contacting Sasha at Teaching Personnel at sasha.jackson@teachingpersonnel.com.
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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