SEN Teaching Assistant - Fleetwood | September 2025 Start

Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (ASC Support)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Pay: £13.75- £14.50 per day (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist provision in the Fleetwood area seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team in September 2025.

The role is based in a specialist SEN unit attached to a mainstream primary school, supporting pupils aged 5-11 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs, including communication difficulties and sensory processing challenges.

Your Role:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with ASC

Promote independence, emotional regulation, and social development

Adapt and differentiate learning tasks under teacher guidance

Implement EHCP targets and work closely with external professionals

Create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people with SEN, especially ASC (in school, residential, care or voluntary settings)

Calm, empathetic and adaptable with excellent communication skills

A team player with a positive, proactive approach

Additional training (e.g. Team Teach, PECS, Makaton) is desirable but not essential

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

The School Offers:

A warm, supportive staff team and well-resourced SEN unit

Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training

Strong leadership and clear behaviour support frameworks

Opportunity to make a real difference to young lives

Apply Now!

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or looking to start your career in special education, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV today. Or for more information, contact our Sasha in the Lancashire North Primary Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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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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