Sen teaching assistant (autism & sld specialist)

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism & SLD Specialist)

Location: Chorley Area (Lancashire)

Salary: £95.89 - £115.89 per day Dependent on Experience

Contract: Full-Time (5 Days per Week)

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only)

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact?

We are recruiting for a highly regarded, independent Specialist School in the Chorley area. The school provides exceptional education and care for young people aged 6-19 who have mild, moderate, and severe autism (ASC), alongside associated complex learning needs.

We are specifically seeking a dedicated and resilient individual with proven experience supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and those who are Non-Verbal. If you have a passion for alternative communication and tailored support, this consistent Monday-to-Friday role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities as an SEN TA:

• Support pupils aged 6-19 with severe autism and complex learning needs within a structured classroom environment.
• Work closely with non-verbal pupils, utilising communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices to ensure their voices are heard.
• Deliver highly individualised learning interventions tailored to pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
• Foster a calm, safe, and positive environment, using proactive strategies to support sensory regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist with life skills, social integration, and personal care where required, always maintaining the pupil's dignity.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: Essential experience working with children or young people with severe autism, SLD, and non-verbal communication needs.
• Skills: Proficiency in alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS) and a strong understanding of autism-specific communication barriers.
• Attributes: A patient, empathetic, and highly adaptable approach. You must be resilient and passionate about celebrating small steps of progress.
• Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time schedule, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Why Join This School?

• Work within a specialist independent setting with excellent resources and small class sizes.
• Enjoy great hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm), providing an enviable work-life balance.
• Benefit from a supportive team of experts, including specialist teachers and therapists, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Conveniently located in Chorley, easily accessible from Preston, Leyland, Blackburn, and the wider Lancashire area.

How to Apply:

If you have the experience and dedication required for this specialist position in Chorley, please click 'Apply Now' or submit your CV directly to or call .

Please Note: This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding references.