Job Description

SEN Unit Teaching Assistant (Specialist / AP Candidate)

Location: South Ribble

Contract Type: Temporary, Term-Time Only (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Duration: September Start until July 2027 (Based on success)

Pay Rate: 15.00 per hour

Situated in South Ribble, we are an inclusive, vibrant school community where every child deserves the very best start in life. Our core driver is inclusivity; we proudly welcome and celebrate children from all backgrounds, faiths, socio-economic statuses, and neurodiverse needs.

We are a nurture-led setting currently on an exciting journey with Nurture UK, actively embedding the Six Principles of Nurture into everything we do to support holistic development. Backing this up is our incredible, highly dedicated pastoral Nurture Team-a group of professionals committed to supporting our children and their families every step of the way.

We are seeking an experienced, resilient, and highly skilled SEN Specialist or Alternative Provision (AP) candidate to join our dedicated on-site SEN Unit. This is a specialised environment designed to support children with complex, diverse, and additional educational needs who require an adapted approach to learning.

Specialist Support

• Deliver tailored interventions and emotional regulation strategies within the safety and structure of our dedicated SEN Unit.

Proven Experience

• Must be an experienced SEN specialist or have a strong background working in Alternative Provision (AP), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), or specialist SEN settings.

De-escalation & Regulation

• Demonstrate strong expertise in positive behaviour management and supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, ADHD, or other complex neurodiverse profiles.

Ethos Alignment

• Possess a deeply patient, trauma-informed, and nurture-led approach to education, with a commitment to helping every child thrive.