Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Support Assistant - Primary & Secondary Provision (Chorley)

Location: Chorley
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
Contract: Term Time Only
Pay: £98 - £106 per day (depending on experience)

We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Support Assistants to join a specialist SEND provision school in Chorley, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.

The Role

You will be working closely with pupils who have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day. Pupils may present with autism, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, or complex needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support

• Supporting learning, engagement, and emotional regulation

• Assisting pupils with personal care where required

• Supporting behaviour using positive and trauma-informed approaches

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists

• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and life skills

Essential Experience

We are looking for candidates who have relevant experience, including:

• Experience as a Support Worker, Youth Worker, or Care Worker

• Personal experience supporting children or young people with additional needs

• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, autism, or challenging behaviour

• Confidence and willingness to support with personal care (essential)

What We're Looking For

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Resilience and adaptability

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

• Reliability and commitment

What's On Offer

• Competitive daily rate: £98 - £106

• Shorter school-day hours (08:30-15:30)

• Term-time only - ideal for work/life balance

• Opportunity to work in a supportive, specialist SEND environment

• A role where your work truly makes an impact

If you're someone who thrives in a caring, hands-on role and wants to support children and young people to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.