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Teaching Personnel

£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Lancashire

Temporary | Full Time

26/05/2026

No

Chorley, Lancashire
Full-time / Term-time (Part-time considered)
Long-term / Permanent opportunities available

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in the Chorley area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
  • Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement in learning
  • Help create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment
  • Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO, and external professionals
  • Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH pupils
  • Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
  • Patient, calm, and empathetic approach
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
  • A welcoming and supportive school environment
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives

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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