Year 1 Teaching Assistant (1:1 SEN Support) – Chorley | September Start | Term Time Only
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Position: Year 1 Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEN Support
Salary: From £93 per day (PAYE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Agency
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker, or Care Professional looking to make a real difference in a child's educational journey?
We are recruiting for a dedicated Year 1 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Chorley.
The child is fully accessing the mainstream classroom, has excellent academic potential, and would benefit from a committed and nurturing professional who can provide consistent support and encouragement throughout the school day.
The Role
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Provide tailored support to a Year 1 pupil within the classroom environment.
* Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in learning.
* Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver planned interventions and support strategies.
* Build positive relationships with the pupil, staff, and parents where appropriate.
* Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
* Primary education or school settings
* Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
* Residential care
* Support work
* Youth work
* Health and social care
* Behaviour support roles
To be successful, you will need:
* Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
* A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
* Full UK Right to Work.
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive daily pay from £93 per day (PAYE).
* Full-time, term-time only hours.
* Ongoing support from an experienced class teacher and dedicated SENCo.
* Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's educational development.
* A rewarding role within a supportive and welcoming primary school.
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Teaching Assistant in Chorley and are passionate about supporting children with SEND, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference