SEN Teaching Assistant - Lancaster

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Lancaster (LA1/LA2)

Flexible hours | Competitive Pay: £13.75–£14.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and ready to make a meaningful difference?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with small, welcoming, ‘GOOD’ rated primary schools across the Lancaster (LA1 & LA2) area who are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive teams from 23rd February 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with pupils with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, communication difficulties, and children with EHCPs. The right person will be patient, proactive, and committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Your Role

Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with SEN

Assist with the delivery and implementation of EHCPs & IEPs

Adapt learning materials to suit individual needs

Use tools such as PECS to support communication where needed

Support behaviour strategies and create a calm, nurturing environment

Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEN team

What We’re Looking For

Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and other SEN

Confidence working with EHCPs and/or IEPs

Ability to tailor your approach to meet diverse needs

A compassionate, patient, and dependable nature

Based in Lancaster (LA1/LA2) or able to commute

Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential

What You’ll Receive

Competitive pay: £13.75–£14.50 per hour

Potential for the role to become full‑time

Weekly PAYE payments

Access to CPD and regular training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Support from an experienced and committed SEN team

Your own dedicated consultant

How to Apply

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Call: (phone number removed)

Applications close: 13th February 2026

Start date: 23rd February 2026

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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