Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant - SLD School (Primary & Secondary) Location: Chorley Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner where possible) Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Full-time (term time only) Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Do you have experience as a carer, support worker, or working with individuals with additional needs? We're recruiting for a number of SEND Teaching Assistant positions at a specialist school in Chorley, catering for SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) across both primary and secondary phases. About the Role: This is a non-qualified position ideal for anyone with a background in care, support work, or hands-on experience with individuals with SEN. The school provides high-quality education and care for pupils with SLD and complex needs. Some students are non-verbal and require more sensory-based, nurturing support; others follow a semi-formal curriculum and benefit from structured routines and communication development. You will work as part of an outstanding, well-established team who provide training, mentoring, and a supportive environment for staff at all levels. Key Responsibilities: Supporting pupils with SLD and associated needs on a 1:1 or small group basis Assisting with personal care and communication for non-verbal students Helping deliver engaging activities for semi-formal learners Supporting the te...