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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 14.25 per hour

Kirkham

Temporary | Full Time

23/09/2026

No

Kirkham
£14.25 per hour
Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:30pm
Start Date: November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve success in the classroom?

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Kirkham seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and thrive within a positive school environment.

  • Providing tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs.
  • Assisting children during lessons to help them remain engaged and on task.
  • Working closely with teachers to adapt learning activities where required.
  • Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and communication development.
  • Encouraging independence and celebrating individual achievements.
  • Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Previous experience supporting children in a classroom setting is essential.
  • Experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
  • A patient, caring, and resilient approach to supporting pupils.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Teaching Assistant qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
  • Competitive hourly rate of £14.25.
  • Full-time, long-term opportunity.
  • Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff.
  • Chance to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey.
  • Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling SEN role within a supportive Kirkham primary school.

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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