Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - "The Perfect School-Run Shift
Work 2 hours, get paid for 3! Are you an experienced SEN professional looking for a role that finally fits around your own family? We have an immediate opening for a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant at a highly regarded Catholic Primary School in Blackpool.
This role is specifically designed to support a dedicated SEN provision during the busy lunch period, offering a unique "micro-shift" that allows you to be at the school gates for your own children's drop-off and pick-up.
Working Hours: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
Pay: 3 hours of pay for every 2-hour shift worked (to reflect a full afternoon wage).
Contract: Term-time, temporary contract.
Start Date: ASAP (Pending successful DBS and references).
The Role: Specialist ASD & Communication Support
You will be providing vital 1:1 and small group support for pupils within a specialist provision inside a mainstream Catholic primary. These pupils require a high level of consistency and expert engagement during their midday break.
Key Focus Areas:
Complex Needs: Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), including those who are non-verbal.
Communication: Utilising PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices to ensure pupils can express their needs during lunch and play.
Behavioural Regulation: Managing sensory overload and providing de-escalation for pupils with high-level behavioural needs.
Personal Care: Assisting with feeding and hygiene with dignity and patience.
Requirements: Specialist Experience Needed
Because of the nature of this provision, we require a candidate who can "hit the ground running.
You must have:
Proven SEN Experience: Specific experience with ASD and non-verbal communication is essential.
Behavioural Resilience: Ability to remain calm and regulated when faced with challenging or distressed behaviour.
Childcare-Friendly Mindset: This role is perfect for someone juggling their own childcare, but you must be reliable and punctual for the 11:30 start.
Catholic Ethos: A commitment to upholding the pastoral and spiritual values of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
Why Join Tradewind & This School?
Enhanced Pay: We value your expertise; that's why you are paid for 3 hours despite being on-site for 2.
ASAP Start: We move quickly to get you into the classroom (subject to safeguarding).
Professional Development: Free access to 2,500+ National College courses, including Sensory Processing and Advanced Autism Support.
The Power of a Trust: Gain experience within a Diocese of Lancaster Multi-Academy Trust, opening doors for future long-term opportunities.
Apply Today
If you have the specialist skills to support our most vulnerable pupils and want a role that respects your home life, apply now for an immediate start pending DBS and vetting checks