Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Chorley
Hours: Monday - Friday, Term Time Only (8:30am - 3:30pm, subject to school hours)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent opportunities available
Salary: £98 - £106 per day (subject to experience)
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and nurturing school in Chorley. This role involves providing not only tailored learning support but also a high level of personal care, ensuring that pupils' physical, emotional, and educational needs are fully met.
You will play a vital role in helping children with a range of special educational needs (SEN) access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential. This position is highly rewarding and would suit candidates with professional or personal experience in supportive roles such as Teaching Assistant, Social Worker, Youth Worker, or those who have cared for individuals with SEN.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs
Support pupils with personal care, including toileting, feeding, mobility support, and other daily care needs
Assist teachers in planning and delivering inclusive lessons and activities
Adapt learning strategies and resources to meet individual needs
Promote positive behaviour, emotional well-being, and resilience
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment
Requirements
Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Social Worker, Youth Worker, Care Assistant, or in another supportive role
Personal experience supporting children or young people with SEN will also be considered
A proactive, compassionate, and resilient approach
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour effectively
Confidence in providing personal care support with dignity and sensitivity
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Care Certificate) are desirable but not essential
Benefits
Term-time working: Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends
Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities
Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment team
Opportunity to secure permanent contracts in schools
Competitive daily rate of £98 - £106 (subject to experience)
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, and have the resilience and compassion to provide both learning and personal care support, we would love to hear from you