SEN Teaching Assistant

Join a collaborative and inclusive primary school team where your passion for SEN support will create meaningful connections whilst advancing your professional development.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time | Blackpool Primary School

Start Date: ASAP Hours: 32.5 hours per week Pay: Competitive and above national average

Make a real difference this September: Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Spencer Clarke Group is proud to be working with a vibrant, inclusive mainstream school in Blackpool to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start.

This long-term role will see you providing 1:1 support to a child with autism, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally within a nurturing classroom environment.

Your role will involve: - Delivering consistent 1:1 support tailored to the needs of a pupil with autism - Assisting the class teacher with differentiated activities and classroom routines - Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging positive social behaviour - Using structured, personalised strategies to create a calm and purposeful learning space

We're looking for someone who: - Has experience working with children with SEN (education or care settings welcome) - Remains calm under pressure and has a compassionate, patient approach - Is adaptable, proactive, and committed to making a positive impact - Doesn't need to be qualified - your experience and mindset matter most

Why this school: - Supportive leadership and a strong, inclusive ethos - Collaborative staff team with experienced SEN professionals - Opportunities for CPD and career progression - A chance to build meaningful connections and transform a child's daily experience

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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