SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Mainstream Primary School in Garstang
Location: Garstang
Start date: ASAP or September 2026
Contract: Flexible hours – role based on school need
Salary: £14.25–£15.00 per hour (PAYE)
Teaching Personnel are supporting a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Garstang area who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil requiring additional support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive in an inclusive school environment.
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About the Role
As the 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Provide personalised support to a pupil with additional needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or Speech & Language).
* Adapt learning activities and scaffold tasks to support progress and engagement.
* Promote independence, emotional regulation, and positive learning behaviours.
* Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals.
* Build a supportive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
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The School
* A nurturing, community-focused primary school in Garstang.
* Highly supportive SENCo and senior leadership team.
* Strong commitment to inclusive education and staff development.
* Welcoming team environment with excellent resources.
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About You
You will be a great fit if you:
* Have experience supporting children with SEN in a school, nursery, care or youth setting.
* Are calm, patient, and adaptable.
* Have strong communication skills and can build positive relationships.
* Are passionate about supporting children both academically and emotionally.
A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
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What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
Extensive CPD opportunities to support your professional development, including:
✅ Autism Awareness & Understanding Neurodiversity
✅ Behaviour Management & De-escalation
✅ Speech, Language & Communication Needs
✅ Attachment & Trauma-Informed Practice
✅ Team-Teach (Positive Behaviour Support)
✅ Safeguarding Level 2
✅ Supporting SEMH in Schools
✅ Understanding ADHD
✅ Key Stage Curriculum Support
✅ Wellbeing & Mental Health First Aid (selected courses)
Plus:
* Access to the Teaching Personnel CPD Academy.
* Free and subsidised training options.
* Ongoing personalised support from the Preston branch.
* Weekly PAYE payments (£14.25–£15.00 per hour).
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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