SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 5 (ASAP Start)

Location: Blackpool
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 5 with additional learning and behavioural needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil who needs consistency, encouragement and tailored support to thrive.

About the Role

You will be working on a 1:1 basis with a child who requires additional help to access the curriculum, regulate emotions and build confidence in the classroom. Your role will include:

Providing tailored academic support in literacy, numeracy and classroom tasks
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Building a trusting relationship that supports engagement and independence
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans
Encouraging social skills and positive interactions with peers

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience supporting children with SEND (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language needs)
A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to follow guidance from teaching staff
The flexibility to adapt support strategies to meet the child's changing needs
A passion for helping children reach their full potential

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE
Access to specialist training and CPD courses
A personal consultant dedicated to supporting your placement
Opportunities for long-term roles and career development
This role would suit an experienced SEN TA, a nurturing Teaching Assistant, or someone from a care/support background seeking to move into education.

Interested?

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Teaching Personnel today. We'd love to speak with you about this rewarding opportunity and support your next steps in education!

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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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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