Teaching Assistant

Mainstream Primary School - Skelmersdale (WN8)
Start Date: December 2026
Contract: Fixed Term (Long-Term Role)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £14.25 - £16 per hour

TA2B Teaching Assistant (EHCP & SEND Support)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Do you have the skills, patience and commitment to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

A warm, welcoming and highly supportive primary school in Skelmersdale is seeking a dedicated TA2B Teaching Assistant to join their team from December 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a caring school community where staff are genuinely valued and where making a positive difference to children's lives is at the heart of everything they do.

The successful candidate will provide tailored support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and will work closely with the SENDCo, class teachers and wider school staff to deliver high-quality interventions and personalised learning support. The school is looking for someone who can offer consistency and commitment over the longer term, building positive relationships with pupils and helping them achieve both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions in line with EHCP outcomes and individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation strategies and positive behaviour approaches.
• Deliver low-level phonics interventions and support learning across the wider curriculum.
• Implement speech and language activities as directed by external professionals and school staff.
• Facilitate regulation and movement breaks throughout the school day.
• Deliver sensory circuits and other sensory-based interventions to support engagement and readiness to learn.
• Work on a 1:1 and small-group basis, adapting support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote pupil independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and SEND professionals.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly those with EHCPs.
• Knowledge and understanding of emotional regulation strategies and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience delivering phonics interventions and supporting literacy development.
• Understanding of speech and language interventions and communication strategies.
• Knowledge of sensory circuits, movement breaks and sensory regulation techniques.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• TA2B qualification or relevant Teaching Assistant experience within a UK primary school setting.

What the School Offers:

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team.
• Friendly and collaborative staff who value teamwork.
• Well-resourced learning environments.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on children's lives.
• Long-term stability within a fantastic school community.

This role would be ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about SEND support and is looking for a rewarding opportunity within a lovely primary school in Skelmersdale. If you have the experience, dedication and enthusiasm to help children thrive, we would love to hear from you.