SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEN Hub Provision

Lytham St Annes | Full Time | Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lytham St Annes to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils within the school's SEN Hub provision.

This is a full-time role supporting children of varying ages and abilities, with a wide range of additional needs. The school is seeking a caring, patient and proactive individual who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to transition onto a permanent school contract.

The Role

Working within the school's specialist SEN Hub, you will:

• Support children with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Deliver tailored support to help pupils access learning and achieve individual targets.
• Assist with speech and language development, communication skills and social interaction.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support children both within the hub and during integration into mainstream classroom activities when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the best possible support.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children with SEND, ideally within a school, nursery, support work or care setting.
• Be patient, nurturing and adaptable in their approach.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Be confident working with children across a range of ages and abilities.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The School

This friendly and supportive primary school in Lytham St Annes prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed. The SEN Hub provides specialist support for pupils with a variety of needs, enabling them to flourish both academically and socially within the school community.

What We Offer

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience.
• Potential to secure a permanent contract with the school.
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities.

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference within an SEN Hub setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity in Lytham St Annes.