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SEND Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Leyland

Temporary | Full Time

14/08/2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Leyland
Length of Role: Autumn Term (with a view to continuing based on funding)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School

We are currently recruiting a committed and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Leyland. The position will involve supporting children within the school's resource provision, helping them access education in a positive and supportive environment.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about SEND education and dedicated to helping pupils achieve their full potential.

  • Provide classroom and intervention support for pupils with SEND.
  • Deliver one-to-one and small group learning activities.
  • Support communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Assist teachers in adapting learning resources and activities.
  • Encourage pupil engagement and participation.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
  • Experience working with SEND pupils.
  • Previous Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant experience.
  • Strong understanding of inclusive educational practices.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Patient and empathetic approach.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
  • Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £16.00.
  • Autumn Term role with potential extension based on funding.
  • Opportunity to work within a well-supported resource provision.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Rewarding role making a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leyland, apply now to join a supportive and inclusive 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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