SEN Teaching Assistant - Rural Primary School near Garstang
Location: Rural school near Garstang
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-term, with the aim of becoming permanent
Pay: £16.90 per hour
Hours: Full-time, term time only
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a welcoming rural primary school near Garstang to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start.
This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and is looking for a role that could develop into a permanent position.
The Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence and develop socially and emotionally. You may be working 1:1 with a child, supporting small groups, or assisting the class teacher with wider classroom support.
You will be expected to:
* Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small-group basis
* Help children engage with learning and classroom routines
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
* Adapt support to meet individual learning needs
* Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
* Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is patient, proactive and genuinely passionate about helping children succeed.
Experience supporting children with SEN would be beneficial, particularly needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH or learning difficulties. However, candidates with transferable experience from care, youth work, residential support, sports coaching or childcare are also encouraged to apply.
Requirements
* Experience working with children or young people
* A calm, nurturing and resilient approach
* Strong communication skills
* A willingness to support pupils with a variety of needs
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
* Ability to travel to a rural school near Garstang
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you can make a genuine difference. With the role starting in September and the aim of becoming permanent, it is ideal for someone looking for consistency, progression and a rewarding position in education.
Apply today to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role near Garstang.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
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