SEN Teaching Assistant - KS2 | Blackpool
Location: Blackpool
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, school hours)
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference in a welcoming primary school in Blackpool!

The Role:

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a primary school in Blackpool to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children across Key Stage 2. This is a full-time position starting immediately and is expected to continue throughout the academic year, with the potential to become a long-term or permanent role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN (including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH)

Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans

Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment

Monitor and record student progress and behaviour

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with children with SEN, particularly in a primary or KS2 setting

A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach to learning support

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant) is desirable but not essential

Available to start ASAP and committed to ongoing support

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

Competitive weekly pay (paid through PAYE)

A dedicated consultant to support your journey

Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment

Interested in making a difference in the lives of children who need it most?
Apply now or contact Sasha Jackson for more information:

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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.

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