SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Job Type: Temporary, Part Time

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire LA2

Salary: Competitive pay £13.75 - £14.50

Teaching Personnel are working with a very small and ‘GOOD’ rated school, that are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start in January 2026. Due to their high percentage of SEN children, the right person for this role will have previous experience with a range of special educational needs in children. This TA will need to be proactive and interactive with the children, with a passionate and dedicated approach to helping them. Prior experience implementing EHCPs and IEPs would be beneficial for this role.

Role and responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils with Special educational needs
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs
• Support the development and implementation of individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Using PECs to communicate with children who have communication difficulties.
• Adapt and modify different learning materials to meet the individual needs of each child
• Have an open minded and tailored approach to engaging with the children
• Working closely with the teachers to create a nurturing and inclusive environment
• Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support when needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential
• Prior experience with implementing EHCPs
• Supporting pupils in small groups and 1:1 to help their development
• Based in Lancaster LA2 or able to commute there
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the requirements different SEN
• A genuine passion for helping children meet their full potential
• Relevant qualifications would be beneficial but are not mandatory

Why Teaching Personnel:

• An experienced and committed SEN team.
• Potential opportunity for Full time 
• Weekly PAYE payments
• CPD and other regular training
• Flexible working hours
• Dedicated personal consultant

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Charlotte Meehan at Teaching Personnel. Charlotte.meehan@teachingpersonnel.com 01772 386968.

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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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