SEND Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Chorley
Length of role: Temp to perm starting September 2026
Pay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour
Type of setting: Mainstream Primary
About the Role
We are recruiting a motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a thriving mainstream primary school in Chorley from September 2026. This temp-to-perm position offers an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role while gaining experience in a specialist SEN provision.
You will support children with Autism Spectrum Condition and Speech and Language difficulties within a dedicated SEN class, helping them achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide structured and consistent support to learners with SEND
- Implement education and behaviour support plans
- Encourage independence and confidence in pupils
- Support communication development
- Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals
Requirements
- Experience in a primary school or SEN setting
- Knowledge of ASC and speech and language needs preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Passionate about supporting children’s development
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate
- Opportunity for permanent employment
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive school culture
Apply today for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Chorley and secure your position for September 2026.
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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