Teaching Assistant - SEN
- Primary SEN Support
- Blackpool
- Full Time
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SEN Teaching Assistant
Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Coast Primary Schools
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available Competitive Weekly Pay via Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about helping children thrive?
Do you have experience in SEN support, childcare, care work, support work, youth work or social care and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?
At Teaching Personnel, we work in partnership with a large number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde Coast, and we're currently looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals to join us as SEN Teaching Assistants.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from another sector, we would love to hear from you.
What does the role involve?
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll support children with additional learning, behavioural or communication needs within a mainstream primary school environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
- Building positive relationships with children and staff
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and social development
- Assisting children with additional learning needs to achieve their potential
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Every day is different, and every day provides an opportunity to make a real impact on a child's education and confidence.
We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:
✅ SEN Support
✅ Teaching Assistant Roles
✅ Childcare & Early Years Settings
✅ Residential Childcare
✅ Support Work
✅ Care Assistant Roles
✅ Social Care
✅ Youth Work
✅ Mental Health Support
✅ Behaviour Support
✅ Psychology, Education or Childhood Studies Graduates
If you've supported children, young people or vulnerable individuals in any capacity, your experience could be highly valuable within a school setting.
What We're Looking For
- A caring, patient and resilient nature
- Strong communication skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children
- The ability to build positive relationships quickly
- Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable
- DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
When you join Teaching Personnel, you're not applying for just one role.
We work with a network of primary schools across Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde Coast, meaning we'll take the time to understand what you're looking for and match you with opportunities that suit your skills, experience and availability.
We offer:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible working options
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Dedicated support from your local consultant
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a variety of primary school settings
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding career supporting children and want to join a trusted education recruitment specialist, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether your background is in education, childcare, care, support work, youth work or social care, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Apply today to become an SEN Teaching Assistant with Teaching Personnel and gain access to exciting opportunities across Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde Coast.
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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