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Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs & SEN Provision (Primary)

Location: Blackpool
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential to become permanent)
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream primary school in Blackpool, working within a specialised provision that supports children with complex needs and Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—within a caring and structured environment.

The Role

You will:

Support small groups of pupils with a range of complex needs, including communication difficulties, sensory needs, ASD, SEMH, and learning delays.
Work closely with the SENCO and class teachers to deliver tailored interventions.
Provide emotional regulation support, encouraging independence and confidence.
Assist with personalised learning plans and adapted curriculum activities.
Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment for all children.

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Experience supporting children with SEN or complex needs (school or care background considered).
A calm, patient and resilient approach.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children.
Teaching Personnel offers ongoing CPD including:

Behaviour management training
Autism and communication training
Team Teach (positive handling) opportunities
Safeguarding and additional SEN modules

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE
A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent contracts
Access to free and discounted training to build your career

How to Apply

If you’re ready to start ASAP and want to make a meaningful difference in a fantastic Blackpool primary school, please click apply now or contact Teaching Personnel Preston Primary Branch to find out more.

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. Full assistance provided.

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