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KS1 SEN Support Teaching Assistant


Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 15.00 per hour

Blackpool

Temporary | Full Time

25/09/2026

No

Blackpool
Full-Time | Full Academic Year
⭐ Potential Permanent Opportunity

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Blackpool to recruit a dedicated KS1 Autism Support Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 1.

This is a full-time role for the entire academic year, offering the opportunity to build a strong relationship with the child and make a genuine impact on their educational and personal development. For the right candidate, there is the potential for the position to become permanent.

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with Autism (ASC)
  • Support learning, communication, and emotional regulation throughout the school day
  • Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement in lessons
  • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff
  • Help create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
  • Experience working with children in a school, nursery, care, or support setting
  • Knowledge or experience of supporting children with Autism is desirable
  • Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships
  • A caring and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs
  • Passionate about helping children reach their full potential

✅ Full-time role for the remainder of the academic year
✅ Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
✅ Competitive rates of pay
✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
✅ Access to training and professional development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and is looking for a rewarding role within a supportive primary school community.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding KS1 Autism Support Teaching Assistant position in Blackpool.

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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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