SEND Teaching Assistant – Lancaster, Lancashire

Vision for Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive mainstream secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. This SEND Teaching Assistant role in Lancaster is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with the school's SEND team, teaching staff and wider pastoral team to provide targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

The Role

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant in Lancaster will provide support to pupils across the secondary school, helping them to access the curriculum, develop their confidence and independence, and overcome barriers to learning.

You will work closely with the school's SEND team and class teachers to implement individualised support strategies and ensure pupils receive the appropriate support both academically and socially.

The role may involve supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, depending on their individual needs. Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH or other additional needs, would be highly desirable.

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant in Lancaster will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Be patient, nurturing and adaptable in their approach
• Be confident working on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be able to work effectively alongside teachers and the school's SEND team
• Be committed to helping young people achieve their full potential both academically and socially
• Have a positive and consistent approach to supporting behaviour and engagement

The School

This mainstream secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils aged 11–16. The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with additional needs, are given the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant in Lancaster will become part of a dedicated and supportive team, working closely with the school's SEND professionals and teaching staff to create positive outcomes for pupils.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant to gain valuable experience within a mainstream secondary school and develop their knowledge and understanding of SEND provision.

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 2024.

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 SEND Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and support learners and would like the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated SEND team in a rewarding secondary school 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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