Sen Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant – KS1 SEN Support (Mainstream Primary Hub)
Location: Blackpool (FY1)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school, supporting pupils within a KS1 SEN hub.
This is a rewarding full-time role, ideal for an individual passionate about making a meaningful difference to young learners with additional needs.
The Role
You will be working within a specialist SEN provision within a mainstream KS1 setting, supporting pupils with a range of needs including ASD, speech and language difficulties, and learning delays.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
- Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities
- Supporting emotional regulation and social development
- Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a primary school setting
- Is patient, nurturing, and resilient
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills
- Is confident adapting learning approaches to meet individual needs
- Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred, not essential)
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative school environment
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Competitive daily rates of pay - £14.25 - £15.10 per hour
- Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEN, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV today or contact Teaching Personnel 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.
Similar jobs
We are sorry but your search has returned no results.
Please try some of the links below to find what you are looking for:
Related posts
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
Recent statistics highlight gaps in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) training and support for educators. The government wants more SEND pupils in mainstream schools. At the same t
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour eff
Register with us
for work in schools across England & Wales
Register today
Recent jobs