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SEN Teaching Assistant - Fylde Coast


Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 15.00 per hour

Thornton

Temporary | Full Time

06/10/2026

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Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEN schools across Thornton and the wider Fylde Coast, including Blackpool, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde and Lytham St Annes.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, learning difficulties, communication needs and complex SEND. You will work closely with experienced teaching staff to help students engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants as well as individuals from care, support work, youth work, residential care or graduate backgrounds who are looking to start a career in education.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be patient, caring and resilient
  • Have a genuine passion for supporting young people
  • Be confident building positive relationships
  • Have experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)
  • Be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check

What we offer:

  • Full-time and long-term opportunities
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities across SEN schools throughout the Fylde Coast
  • Dedicated consultant support

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across the Fylde Coast.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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