Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant: South Ribble Area
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to put your academic knowledge and placement experience into practice? Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant searching for a rewarding new challenge? Or perhaps you currently work in an SEN school and want to bring your specialist skills into a mainstream primary environment?
Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position within a welcoming school in the South Ribble area.
This role involves working closely with small groups and individual children who have a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them access the curriculum and thrive in their daily school life.
Key Information:
Pay Rate: £14.24 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
Start Date: Immediate / September opportunities available
Location: South Ribble area
What the Role Involves:
Targeted Support: Working with small groups and individual children with diverse educational needs to deliver tailored interventions.
Overcoming Barriers: Helping pupils engage with learning by breaking down tasks and supporting their emotional and behavioural development.
Collaborative Working: Partnering with class teachers and the school Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to track pupil progress and adapt resources.
Who is Ideal for This Role?
Psychology Graduates: Individuals who have completed school-based placements and want to build practical, hands-on experience for future careers in educational or clinical psychology.
Experienced TAs: Mainstream Teaching Assistants who want to specialise further or take on a deeper, more rewarding focus on SEN support.
Specialist SEN TAs: Professionals currently working in special schools who are looking to transition their unique skills and knowledge into a mainstream primary setting.
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in children's education and development, we would love to hear from you:
Register Online: Visit the Tradewind Website to create your profile.
Contact Us Directly: Email your CV to our dedicated consultant, Abbie Moxham, at (url removed).
Join a supportive school community where your skills will truly make an impact