SEND Teaching Assistant

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  • £106 - £110 per day
  • Skelmersdale, Lancashire
  • Temporary

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary & Secondary (Skelmersdale)

Location: Skelmersdale
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
Contract: Term Time Only
Pay: £106 per day

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment in Skelmersdale, working with primary and/or secondary pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who has hands-on experience supporting children or young people with additional needs and is committed to helping pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND

  • Support learning, engagement, and emotional regulation

  • Assist with behaviour support using positive, inclusive approaches

  • Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to implement support strategies

  • Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

Who We're Looking For

  • Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, or Youth Worker, or relevant personal experience supporting children with additional needs

  • Experience working with SEND pupils in primary or secondary settings

  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND

What's On Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £106

  • Consistent school hours: 08:30 - 15:30

  • Term-time only role for excellent work-life balance

  • Opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in pupils' lives

  • Supportive school environment with ongoing guidance

If you are passionate about inclusive education and want a role where your experience truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

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