SEND Teaching Assistant – Blackpool, Lancashire

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND 1 Teaching Assistant to work in a supportive primary school in Blackpool, Lancashire from September 2026. This rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire is for the full 2026/27 academic year, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

The Role

This SEND Teaching Assistant position in Blackpool, Lancashire will involve supporting learning within a Reception classroom, working closely with the class teacher to help pupils achieve their full potential in a positive and engaging learning environment.

As an SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception-aged child with complex SEND, alongside offering general classroom support within the EYFS setting. The pupil is non-verbal and has Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), therefore previous experience supporting non-verbal pupils with ASC on a 1:1 basis is essential.

The role will include:

• Providing consistent, tailored 1:1 support to a Reception pupil with complex SEND.
• Supporting communication, engagement and learning through individualised strategies.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider school staff to implement support plans.
• Encouraging the child's independence, confidence and social development.
• Assisting with classroom activities and providing general support across the EYFS classroom when appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate observations and contributing to pupil progress reviews.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

To be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire, you must have previous experience supporting non-verbal pupils with ASC on a 1:1 basis and be confident working within an Early Years environment. A calm, patient and adaptable approach, along with excellent communication skills, is essential.

The School

This supportive primary school in Blackpool, Lancashire is committed to providing a caring, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive high-quality teaching and personalised support throughout their education.

The school was judged Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection, with inspectors recognising the school's positive ethos, effective leadership and commitment to ensuring pupils feel safe, happy and ready to learn. Ofsted also praised the school's broad curriculum, strong pastoral support and the positive behaviour demonstrated by pupils.

This SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire offers an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated staff team that values professional development and places children's wellbeing and achievement at the heart of everything they do.

Requirements

To be considered for the SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire, you will:

• Have previous experience supporting children within a primary school setting.
• Have previous phonics experience, with Read Write Inc. training and delivery highly desirable.
• Have experience supporting or working with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Be patient, adaptable and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2026.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on 01772 669322.

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