Location
, LA5
Summary
Location North Lancs Area
Teaching Assistant SEN School
32.5 hours per week, September Start, temp-to-perm position
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school from September on a full-time basis. This welcoming and well-resourced school supports children and young people aged 219 years with a range of complex needs, including:
- Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with highly individualised learning needs. You will:
- Assist in delivering tailored learning and care plans
- Support students with communication, sensory, and personal care needs
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
What Were Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEN, PMLD, or SLD(essential)
- Passionate about working with children with additional needs
- Reliable, caring, and patient
- Strong team players with a positive attitude
- Available full-time from September
- Hold a valid clear DBS on the update service, or are willing to obtain one prior to starting
Candidates with a background in care are strongly encouraged to apply
Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Childrens barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
