SEN Teaching Assistant in Leyland, Lancashire

SEN Teaching Assistant - KS2 (SEMH Specialist)

Location: Leyland, Mainstream Primary School

Contract: November Start

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full-Time (Term Time Only)

Pay: £14.24 - £15 per hour

Are you an expert in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support? Have you worked in an Alternative Provision (AP) or a Specialist School? We are looking for a high-calibre Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant to join one of our mainstream primary schools in tKS2 from November for the remainder of the academic year.

This is a critical role supporting across Year 4,5 and 6. This role will entail working with small groups of children from each class who are currently working below working average. We are seeking a strong, resilient practitioner who can balance the academic demands of the KS2 National Curriculum with the high level of emotional regulation these pupils require.

You will be a key figure in providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where "brave learning" can take place.

We are looking for a specialist. To be considered, you must have:

Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Specialist Experience: Experience within a primary setting

Curriculum Knowledge: Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum to support academic progress

Trauma-Informed Practice: Experience supporting behaviours linked to trauma with empathy, consistency, and firm boundaries

Competitive Pay: £14.24 - £15 per hour

Impactful Work: Support a vulnerable group of learners through a vital transition period

Supportive Culture: A school community that values curiosity and "brave learning"

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Abbie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).