Job Description

Locations: Blackpool & Preston, Lancashire

Salary: 24,500 - 25,500 per annum, FTE (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Long-term Contract (Full Academic Year)

Start Date: September 2026

Working Pattern: 5 days a week (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)

We are recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to provide crucial 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Positions are available across a network of reputable schools and specialised provisions in both Blackpool and Preston.

If you want the stability of a full-time, 5-day-a-week role that spans the entire academic year, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey.

In this targeted support role, you will be key to unlocking a child's potential. Working closely with Class Teachers and the SENDCo, you will ensure that the specific adjustments, accommodations, and learning goals outlined in a pupil's EHCP or IEP are met daily.

• EHCP & IEP Implementation: Deliver tailored interventions to help pupils achieve their specific academic, social, and behavioral milestones.

• 1:1 & Small Group Mentoring: Provide focused attention to pupils with diverse needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

• Classroom Collaboration: Support the main class teacher by adapting learning materials, managing classroom transitions, and creating a highly inclusive learning environment.

• Progress Tracking: Observe, record, and report on pupil progress, contributing valuable insights during routine IEP reviews and annual EHCP assessments.

• Proven SEND Experience: Prior experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (provisions, mainstream, or care settings).

• Strong Understanding of IEPs/EHCPs: Familiarity with how to read, interpret, and actively implement a child's specific support plan.

• Reliability & Commitment: Because consistency is vital for SEND pupils, we need individuals who can commit to a full-time, 5-day-a-week schedule for the complete academic year.

• Resilient & Empathetic Character: A patient, calm-under-pressure mindset with excellent de-escalation and communication skills.

• Safer Recruitment: Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.

• Guaranteed Long-Term Stability: A secure contract running from September 2026 through to July 2027.

• Competitive Pay: 24,500 - 25,500 FTE (Paid weekly).

• Professional Growth: Direct access to ongoing SEND training, including safeguarding updates, trauma-informed practices, and behaviour management toolkits.

• Dedicated Consultant Support: A seamless on-boarding process with localised support across Blackpool and Preston schools.

Secure your placement ahead of the busy September rush.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact our Lancashire SEND Recruitment Team today for a confidential discussion regarding our Blackpool and Preston vacancies.