SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Leyland

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Leyland
Contract Length: Until July 2026 (end of the academic year)
Pay Rate: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Job Overview

An inclusive primary school in Leyland is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional educational needs. This long-term position runs until July 2026 and is ideal for someone seeking consistent work within a supportive school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to pupils with special educational needs

• Work closely with teaching staff and SEND coordinators

• Support learning both inside and outside the classroom

• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence

• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reviews and planning

Additional Information

• The role is within a specialist resource provision

• Pupils are primarily diagnosed with ASC and ADHD

• Personal care duties may be required

• Experience using de-escalation techniques for challenging behaviour is important

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working in a primary school or SEND setting

• Confident supporting children with complex needs

• Flexible, reliable and proactive

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Apply now if you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant in Leyland seeking a stable, long-term role until July 2026.

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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.
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