Sen Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – September Start
Lancaster, Morecambe & Surrounding Areas
Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available
Primary Schools
Via Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Lancaster, Morecambe, and surrounding areas, and we are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September 2026.
The Role
As a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Who We’re Looking For
- Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN or education setting
- A patient, caring, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Access to free CPD training and development opportunities
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
- A chance to make a real difference in local schools
Why Work With Us?
Teaching Personnel is a trusted education recruitment agency, working closely with schools across Lancashire to place high-quality staff where they are needed most. By joining us, you’ll gain access to a wide network of schools and rewarding opportunities.
Apply today to secure your role for September and start making a difference in the classroom.
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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