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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 08 April 2026
Salary: £14.30 to £15.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 May 2026
Location: Lancaster
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 210840

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant


Mainstream Primary School
Location: Lancaster
Working through: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: ASAP or September opportunities available
⏰ Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Term Time Only
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Lancaster to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This role involves providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop confidence and independence.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs in a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
- Deliver 1:1 SEN support and targeted interventions
- Implement EHCPs, IEPs, and individual support plans
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and engagement
- Support pupils during transitions, break times, and activities
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
- Uphold safeguarding and inclusive practice at all times
- Experience supporting children with SEN (education or care settings)
- Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for inclusive education
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
- Dedicated consultant support
- SEN‑specific CPD and training
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles

Apply now via SENploy to work with Teaching Personnel and make a meaningful impact as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Lancaster.

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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