Supply SEN Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant – EYFS, KS1 & KS2
Location: Preston, South Ribble, Leyland, Chorley, West Lancashire & Blackburn with Darwen
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Flexible supply / short-term / long-term opportunities
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with SEN experience looking for flexible work or longer-term opportunities within primary schools? This could be the ideal role for you.
We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a number of welcoming primary schools across Lancashire.
About the Role
- Provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Work one‑to‑one and with small groups to support learning, development and behaviour
- Assist pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language, and additional learning needs
- Support the class teacher in delivering inclusive and engaging lessons
- Flexible day‑to‑day supply, short‑term and long‑term placements available
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting
- Experience across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rate of £14.25 per hour
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Opportunities across a wide network of local primary schools
- Access to longer‑term placements
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
If you’re looking to make a real difference supporting children with SEN while enjoying flexible work, this is the opportunity for you.
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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