Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - "The Perfect School-Run Shift"

Work 2 hours, get paid for 3! Are you an experienced SEN professional looking for a role that finally fits around your own family? We have an immediate opening for a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant at a highly regarded Catholic Primary School in Blackpool.

This role is specifically designed to support a dedicated SEN provision during the busy lunch period, offering a unique "micro-shift" that allows you to be at the school gates for your own children's drop-off and pick-up.

Working Hours: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

Pay: 3 hours of pay for every 2-hour shift worked (to reflect a full afternoon wage).

Contract: Term-time, temporary contract.

Start Date: ASAP (Pending successful DBS and references).

The Role: Specialist ASD & Communication Support

You will be providing vital 1:1 and small group support for pupils within a specialist provision inside a mainstream Catholic primary. These pupils require a high level of consistency and expert engagement during their midday break.

Key Focus Areas:

Complex Needs: Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), including those who are non-verbal.

Communication: Utilising PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices to ensure pupils can express their needs during lunch and play.

Behavioural Regulation: Managing sensory overload and providing de-escalation for pupils with high-level behavioural needs.

Personal Care: Assisting with feeding and hygiene with dignity and patience.

Requirements: Specialist Experience Needed

Because of the nature of this provision, we require a candidate who can "hit the ground running."

You must have:

Proven SEN Experience: Specific experience with ASD and non-verbal communication is essential.

Behavioural Resilience: Ability to remain calm and regulated when faced with challenging or distressed behaviour.

Childcare-Friendly Mindset: This role is perfect for someone juggling their own childcare, but you must be reliable and punctual for the 11:30 start.

Catholic Ethos: A commitment to upholding the pastoral and spiritual values of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.

Why Join Tradewind & This School?

Enhanced Pay: We value your expertise; that's why you are paid for 3 hours despite being on-site for 2.

ASAP Start: We move quickly to get you into the classroom (subject to safeguarding).

Professional Development: Free access to 2,500+ National College courses, including Sensory Processing and Advanced Autism Support.

The Power of a Trust: Gain experience within a Diocese of Lancaster Multi-Academy Trust, opening doors for future long-term opportunities.

Apply Today

If you have the specialist skills to support our most vulnerable pupils and want a role that respects your home life, apply now for an immediate start pending DBS and vetting checks