SEND Teaching Assistant
- SEN General
- Lancashire
- Full Time
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SEND Teaching Assistant
Primary School | Lancaster
September 2026 Start
PAYE contract paid weekly
Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lancaster to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant for a September start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing school environment.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting their learning, development, and emotional wellbeing. You may be working 1:1 or in small groups, helping pupils to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs)
- Assist the class teacher with inclusive lesson delivery
- Support behaviour management and positive learning strategies
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- Promote a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children with SEND (school-based or transferable experience considered)
- A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for inclusive education
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay, paid through PAYE
- Dedicated support from your local Lancaster Teaching Personnel consultant
- Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities
- Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role
- A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s lives
Apply Today
If you’re an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a September role in Lancaster, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV, or contact our Lancashire North Branch on 01772 386968 for more information.
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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