SEN Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant – Temp to Perm Opportunity
Are you a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Blackpool.
This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity through Teaching Personnel, offering long-term stability and the chance to work in a highly supportive environment.
The Role:
You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, and communication difficulties. Working closely with the class teacher and wider support team, you will help deliver tailored learning and provide essential emotional and behavioural support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils
- Assist in the delivery of personalised learning activities
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other staff
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
- A patient, caring, and resilient nature
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning
- A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers
What’s on Offer:
- Temp-to-perm role with long-term potential
- Ongoing support and training through Teaching Personnel
- A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact
- Competitive pay rates
If you are committed to supporting young people with additional needs and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today through Teaching Personnel.
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.
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