Special Support Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant required for a 1:1 TA post in Lancaster (LA1)

-          Full time SEMH Support Role – November 2025 Start

-          Experience supporting learners with SEMH essential for this post

-          Competitive rates of pay dependant on experience

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a Primary School in Lancaster who are looking to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to join their staffing team on a full-time basis starting in after the October half term (November 2025). This is a full-time role that will be on going until the end of the academic year. There may be the opportunity to work on to a school-based contract for the right person.

To be considered for this role, you will have prior experience supporting children or young people with SEMH. The child that the successful applicant will be supporting will benefit from a compassionate TA who is calm and understanding. The child is in a Year 4 class and requires full time assistance to help them to progress both socially and academically.

The successful TA will receive continual support from the schools SENDCO and senior leaders. This is a full time TA post that is class based but the child also has access to the schools SEN provision where they can go for tailored support.

The school are looking to short list for this post ASAP.

You are encouraged to apply for this post IF:

• You have experience supporting learners with special educational needs, specifically SEMH
• You are looking for your next full-time opportunity in a supportive primary school based in Lancaster
• You are a dedicated TA who will be able to offer consistent support to the child you’ll be working with
• You have a calm and compassionate attitude towards working with children and you’re able to tailor your support style to suit the individual that you’re working with

For more information or to apply for this role, please get in touch ASAP on the contact details provided.

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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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