Special Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – New SEN Hub
Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full Time | Long Term | Full Academic Year

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working with a vibrant and inclusive Primary School in Fleetwood, which is launching a brand-new SEN Hub this September. We are looking to appoint a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs in this exciting new provision.

About the Role:
This is a full-time, long-term role, running throughout the 2025/26 academic year. You will be working closely with the SENCo and class teachers to support a small group of pupils with diverse needs including ASD, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs

• Supporting children’s learning, development and emotional well-being

• Helping create a calm, structured and supportive environment within the new SEN Hub

• Assisting with personal care and sensory activities, where required

• Collaborating with staff and external professionals to ensure tailored support is in place

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly within a school or specialist setting

• A calm, patient and empathetic approach

• The ability to adapt to meet the varying needs of individual pupils

• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant or SEN-specific training are desirable

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What You Can Expect from Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay, processed through PAYE

• Your own dedicated consultant offering support and guidance

• Access to specialist training and CPD opportunities

• A chance to make a lasting difference in a school’s growing SEN provision

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and excited to be part of a new, nurturing environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply today by contact Sasha on 01772 386968 or email sasha.jackson@teachingpersonnel.com.

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