SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant: South Ribble Area

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to put your academic knowledge and placement experience into practice? Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant searching for a rewarding new challenge? Or perhaps you currently work in an SEN school and want to bring your specialist skills into a mainstream primary environment?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position within a welcoming school in the South Ribble area.

This role involves working closely with small groups and individual children who have a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them access the curriculum and thrive in their daily school life.



Key Information:

  • Pay Rate: £14.24 per hour

  • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

  • Start Date: Immediate / September opportunities available

  • Location: South Ribble area



What the Role Involves:

  • Targeted Support: Working with small groups and individual children with diverse educational needs to deliver tailored interventions.

  • Overcoming Barriers: Helping pupils engage with learning by breaking down tasks and supporting their emotional and behavioural development.

  • Collaborative Working: Partnering with class teachers and the school Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to track pupil progress and adapt resources.



Who is Ideal for This Role?

  • Psychology Graduates: Individuals who have completed school-based placements and want to build practical, hands-on experience for future careers in educational or clinical psychology.

  • Experienced TAs: Mainstream Teaching Assistants who want to specialise further or take on a deeper, more rewarding focus on SEN support.

  • Specialist SEN TAs: Professionals currently working in special schools who are looking to transition their unique skills and knowledge into a mainstream primary setting.



Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in children's education and development, we would love to hear from you:

  • Register Online: Visit the Tradewind Website to create your profile.

  • Contact Us Directly: Email your CV to our dedicated consultant, Abbie Moxham, at (url removed).

Join a supportive school community where your skills will truly make an impact.

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