Job Description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in a Blackpool secondary school?

We are recruiting a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group intervention for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. This full-time role starts immediately and runs for the full academic year, supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and ADHD.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will collaborate with the school SENCo, classroom teachers, and pastoral team to make education accessible and engaging:

  • Provide targeted 1:1 support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

  • Support KS3 and KS4 pupils in both mainstream classes and dedicated nurture/inclusion hubs.

  • Use positive behaviour management and proactive de-escalation strategies to maintain focus and reduce anxiety.

  • Differentiate learning resources to match pupils' individual learning styles and cognitive abilities.

  • Track individual pupil milestones and provide structured feedback to teachers and parents.

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience: Previous background working with children or young adults with SEND (schools, youth work, residential care, or SEN support environments).

  • Skills: Strong communication, empathy, resilience, and confidence in managing challenging behaviour or emotional distress.

  • Qualifications: GCSE Grade C/4 or Level 2 equivalent in English and Maths. A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or Team-Teach / MAPA de-escalation training is highly desirable.

  • Compliance: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new check) and verified professional references covering the last two years.

Why Join Us?

  • Top Local Rates: Earn between £95 - £125 per day, paid weekly directly via PAYE (no hidden umbrella fees).

  • Accredited Professional Development: Access free, certified CPD courses covering Safeguarding Level 2, Autism Awareness, ADHD Support, and Behaviour De-escalation.

  • Local Expertise: Direct point of contact with an experienced education consultant based in Lancashire who understands Blackpool secondary schools.

  • Genuine Career Progression: Many of our long-term secondary SEN TA placements lead directly to permanent school contracts or funded HLTA / Teacher Training opportunities.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your up-to-date CV, or contact our Blackpool Secondary Education Team directly to discuss this and other teaching assistant roles across Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, and the Fylde Coast.