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SEND Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Chorley

Temporary | Full Time

14/08/2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Chorley
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

A mainstream primary school in Chorley is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children within its resource provision. This position offers the chance to play a vital role in helping pupils with additional needs achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced teaching and SEND staff to provide targeted support and promote positive outcomes for pupils.

  • Supporting pupils with SEND on a one-to-one and small group basis.
  • Assisting with personalised learning programmes and interventions.
  • Encouraging participation, independence, and confidence.
  • Supporting behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
  • Working collaboratively with teachers and SEND professionals.
  • Creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
  • Experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Previous experience within a primary school environment.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Positive, resilient, and caring approach.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
  • Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
  • Excellent pay rates of £14.25 - £16.00 per hour.
  • Opportunity to work within a specialist resource provision.
  • Supportive and welcoming school community.
  • Potential for the role to continue beyond the Autumn Term, subject to funding.
  • Access to ongoing training and career development.

If you are a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Chorley, apply today and take the next step in your career supporting children with special educational needs within a mainstream 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.
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