SEN Teaching Assistant - Blackpool
Full-Time | September Start | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a meaningful difference every day in a specialist educational setting?
A welcoming and well-resourced SEN school in Blackpool is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, initially through an education agency, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.
The Role:
- Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils access learning and achieve their individual targets.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver tailored interventions and personalised learning.
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in a nurturing environment.
- Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom where every pupil can thrive.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable, but not essential.
- A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
- The ability to build positive relationships and adapt to the individual needs of each learner.
What's on Offer:
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
- September start.
- Competitive daily pay through a trusted education agency.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
- A supportive and experienced staff team.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- The chance to make a lasting impact in a specialist education setting.
If you're committed to helping children with additional needs reach their full potential and are looking for a rewarding new opportunity this September, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool.
