Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

Lancaster
Start Date: September
⏳ Contract: Full-time
Pay: £85–£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive school in Lancaster to recruit a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).The role will involve providing targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Language Needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Support may be delivered on a 1:1 basis and within small groups, both in and out of the classroom.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning and engage positively in school life
• Implement individual support strategies in line with EHCPs and behaviour plans
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning activities
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation, social development, and independence
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Be patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Have a good understanding of additional needs and inclusive practice
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Ongoing access to free CPD, including SEN and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant with strong relationships in local Lancaster schools
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A supportive and ethical recruitment process

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references, in line with safer recruitment practices.
We welcome applications from all candidates.

Please apply now or email you CV to: kaitlin.hume@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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