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Special Support Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 10/08/26
  1. Full Time
£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - EYFS Support

Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive rates of pay through Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Primary School in Fleetwood with their new EYFS intake.

This rewarding role will involve supporting a small group of children who are starting school in September and require additional help to access the Early Years curriculum. The children are not yet fully school-ready and may present with a range of additional needs, including speech and language delays, social communication difficulties, developmental delays, and personal care requirements.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to provide tailored support that helps children settle into the school environment, develop independence, and engage positively with learning and play activities.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Providing one-to-one and small group support within the EYFS setting.
  • Assisting children with personal care and toileting routines where required.
  • Supporting the development of communication and language skills.
  • Encouraging positive social interactions and emotional regulation.
  • Helping children establish classroom routines and expectations.
  • Delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCO.
  • Building strong, nurturing relationships to help children feel safe, secure, and confident in school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with young children, ideally within an EYFS or SEN setting.
  • Understands the challenges faced by children who are not yet school-ready.
  • Has experience supporting speech and language development or communication needs.
  • Is patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
  • Is comfortable supporting personal care and toileting needs.
  • Has a proactive and nurturing approach to supporting children's development.
  • Holds a relevant childcare, education, or SEN qualification (desirable but not essential).

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
  • Access to free and discounted CPD training courses.
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the early stages of a child's educational journey.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve a positive start to their school experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Fleetwood.

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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