Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary Schools)

Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Coast

Start Date: After October Half-Term 2026

Looking for a rewarding SEN role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated, compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Primary Schools across Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde Coast from after the October half-term break.

We are working with a number of supportive and inclusive schools that require SEN support staff to provide both classroom and 1:1 support for children with a range of additional needs. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and help them overcome barriers to learning. There are long-term and short-term roles available. 

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils with:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD)
ADHD
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs)
Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Global Development Delay
Sensory Processing Difficulties
Emotional Regulation Needs
Challenging Behaviour
EHCP Requirements
Responsibilities may include:

✅ Delivering 1:1 support and small group interventions

✅ Supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally

✅ Implementing strategies outlined in EHCPs

✅ Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

✅ Building strong, trusting relationships with children

✅ Working closely with Teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals

✅ Supporting pupils to access learning and reach their full potential

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly PAYE pay
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Long-term positions with potential for permanent contracts
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to free and discounted CPD training
Opportunities to gain valuable SEN and behaviour management experience
Roles available across mainstream primary schools and specialist provisions

We Would Love to Hear From Candidates With Experience In:

SEN Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Behaviour Mentor
Autism Support Worker
SEMH Support
Mental Health Support
Residential Childcare
Care & Support Work
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Psychology Graduates
Education Graduates

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working with children or young people
Be patient, adaptable and nurturing
Have a genuine passion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs
Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

Location

Roles available across:

Blackpool
Fleetwood
Thornton-Cleveleys
Poulton-le-Fylde
Lytham St Annes
Kirkham
Freckleton
Wesham
Surrounding Fylde Coast areas

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language Needs, Behavioural Needs and Learning Difficulties, we'd love to hear from you.

Start your next role after October half-term and become part of a team that is helping pupils thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Salary: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Available

Immediate interviews available for successful applicants.

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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