Primary SEND Teaching Assistant – Blackpool, Lancashire

Vision for Education is seeking a caring, patient and dedicated Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming primary school in the Blackpool area. This rewarding Primary SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire, involves supporting Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) on a 1:1 basis, including pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Starting in November 2026, this role will run for the full 2026/27 academic year, with the potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

The Role

This Primary SEND Teaching Assistant position in Blackpool, Lancashire, will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to Key Stage 2 pupils with SEND and EAL needs, including pupils with EHCPs.

Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will help pupils access the curriculum, develop their communication skills and build confidence and independence within the classroom. You will play an important role in ensuring pupils receive personalised support tailored to their individual learning, communication and developmental needs.

As a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support to Key Stage 2 pupils with SEND and EAL needs.
• Supporting pupils with EHCPs to access learning activities and work towards their individual targets.
• Adapting learning resources and activities in collaboration with the class teacher to meet pupils' needs.
• Supporting the development of communication, language, literacy and social skills.
• Helping pupils understand classroom routines, instructions and expectations.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Supporting pupils to participate in lessons and wider school activities.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach.
• Monitoring pupils' engagement and progress, sharing observations with the class teacher and wider team.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every pupil feels valued.

The successful Primary SEND Teaching Assistant will be patient, adaptable and proactive, with a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning. You should be confident providing individualised support and understand the importance of building trusting relationships with pupils who may need additional help with communication, learning and social interaction.

Previous experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEND is highly desirable, particularly experience working with children who have EHCPs. Experience supporting pupils with EAL needs would also be beneficial, as would an understanding of strategies that help children develop their English language skills while accessing the wider curriculum.

This Primary SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Blackpool, Lancashire, would suit someone who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to make a meaningful difference to children's academic progress, confidence and independence.

The School

Vision for Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in the Blackpool area. The school is committed to providing an inclusive education where pupils with a range of needs are supported to thrive.

The school recognises the importance of personalised support and positive relationships in helping children feel safe, included and ready to learn. Staff work collaboratively to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development, ensuring that individual needs are considered and that children are encouraged to participate as fully as possible in school life.

As a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackpool, Lancashire, you will join a team that values patience, consistency and collaboration. You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with SEND, EAL needs and EHCPs, helping them access learning opportunities and develop the skills they need to become more confident and independent learners.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain further experience in inclusive primary education, particularly supporting Key Stage 2 pupils on a 1:1 basis. You will have the chance to build positive relationships with pupils, contribute to their individual progress and play a valuable part in their educational journey.

If you are looking for a rewarding Primary Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, Lancashire, where your support can have a lasting impact on children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

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

• Have previous experience supporting children in a primary school or similar educational setting.
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND; experience working with EHCPs is highly desirable.
• Be confident providing 1:1 support and adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
• Have an understanding of the barriers to learning that pupils with SEND and EAL may experience.
• Be patient, empathetic and committed to promoting inclusion and independence.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• 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 Primary SEND Teaching Assistant who 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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